Posted 3 months ago

Communications Consultant

PhiladelphiaOn-siteContract

AI Summary

Communications Consultant at an energy provider supporting DMS/SCADA functions, investigating communication issues, analyzing protocol messages, and providing technical support for distribution automation.

About this role

Communications Consultant

Energy provider

SKILLLSET REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent Computer literacy including MS Office Tools

• Solid technical understanding of Electrical theory

• Excellent Communication Skills and good team player

• Excellent understanding of Communication Networks including analog and digital circuits

• Strong knowledge of standard communications protocols including DNP

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently

• Working knowledge of SCADA Systems and/or CAD a strong plus

• Proven record of computer analysis skills a strong plus

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide support for DMS SCADA functions including: Display building, Data Base building, Display and Database verification. Investigate problems, test Communications and data flow, Analyze Protocol messages and assist field technicians with troubleshooting and related data interfaces. Work with the software vendor to investigate and resolve problems with the applications. Provide technical support for the Distribution Automation functions and data model. Work with Transmission Operations to determine appropriate modeling of the power system, investigate solution issues, and coordinate, implement, and validate changes to the model. Work with users to ensure effective and appropriate use of the various applications involved with this process. Perform data entry and manipulation using MS Office tools as required to maintain the communication team daily report. Work with external organizations to communicate updates to the PECO system model, and to collect external system information required for PECO model. Provide NERC CIP Compliance support as needed.