Job Description
Job Description:
Our Client is seeking a Data Analyst contractor to support critical wildfire mitigation initiatives, software upgrades, and GIS data management within our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) . The role require s strong GIS technical expertise combined with data analytics skills to ensure accurate device modeling, communication data validation, and system optimization. This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional collaboration across engineering, IT, and control room operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance geospatial data for ADMS, ensuring accuracy and integrity of substation and field device models .
- Apply and validate communication settings for remote-controlled devices using GIS and ADMS.
- Process instantiation requests for new devices, verifying compliance with ADMS capabilities.
- Interpret engineering diagrams to ensure ADMS models align with electrical substations and industry standards.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, business IT, and control room operators to troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies.
- Perform data cleanup and validation for system upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions to new ADMS versions .
- Participate in weekly meetings to coordinate with cross-functional teams on data corrections and implementation plans.
- Provide recommendations for data accuracy improvements and process standardization.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience working with GIS systems in a critical infrastructure setting (e.g., gas, telecom, transportation, utilities).
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field .
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel .
- Strong experience with version-based GIS modeling .
- Ability to interpret engineering schematics and understand control system operations .
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ADMS or similar grid management software .
- Familiarity with geospatial databases, SQL, or Python for data analysis.
- Knowledge of substation operations and electrical distribution systems .
- Prior experience working in a utility or energy industry environment .
Soft Skills & Work Environment
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across engineering and IT.
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to troubleshooting and data validation.
- Growth mindset with a willingness to learn proprietary systems like ADMS.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to operational changes, such as weather-related adjustments to grid operations.
- Works well in a predictable, process-driven environment with standardized procedures.
Job Tags
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