ADMS System Admin I/II/Sr

Job Description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The ADMS system environment is a high-availability configuration with complex technology configurations of servers, networks, and security devices and is both a mission critical and highly regulated area of the business. This position provides basic technical support for microprocessor based industrial control systems, applications, and technologies in a Microsoft and Linux operating system environment for LGE-KU Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). The ADMS system is operated as one system that provides Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for the company's Industrial Control assets in the delivery and management of electric power. The position is responsible for ADMS System maintenance, support, troubleshooting, security and compliance with regulatory standards, project work, and 24 x 7 x 365 on-call support (including storm support).

Responsibilities

Qualifications

ADMS System Admin I:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

2.1+ years of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualificiations:

1. A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment. Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

ADMS System Admin II:

1.Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

2. 2+ years of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience interfacing Distribution Management Systems with Transmission Energy Management Systems - a plus.

2. A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment. Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

Sr. ADMS System Admin:

1.Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

2. 5+ years of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience interfacing Distribution Management Systems with Transmission Energy Management Systems - a plus.

2. A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment. Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.