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JOB-2260

Fully Onsite to start, then hybrid (3 days in office) - Jacksonville, FL

Title : EMS Specialist / Administrator

Functions as technical lead in the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications, databases, and infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient real-time monitoring and control of electrical grid operations or energy assets while meeting all regulatory requirements for NERC / CIP compliance. The EMS Specialist will lead project execution, team development, and compliance related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead and / or assist the EMS team by providing oversight and mentoring.
• Function as technical lead for operations of Client’s EMS and related systems.
• Function as technical lead for EMS system configuration, calculations, database, and display maintenance activities.
• Schedule tasks, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee the performance and availability of EMS platforms, ensuring 24 / 7 uptime for grid operations or energy asset control.
• Lead and coordinate system upgrades, patching, and cybersecurity measures.
• Plan and execute EMS projects such as system upgrades and / or new application, software, and hardware rollouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Information Security, Compliance, other engineering departments, field technicians, and external vendors.
• Ensure EMS practices adhere to NERC CIP standards and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain documentation and participate in audits and compliance reviews.
• Lead and / or assist in the development, implementation and review of compliance processes including workflows and evidence collection.
• Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and training for critical infrastructure protection (CIP) compliance related patching, baselining, disaster recovery, account management.
• Identify and implement system improvements for better performance, analytics, and visualization.
• Provide leadership and example in meeting the company’s safety and wellness goals.

Requirements

Education : A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field AND

Experience : Five (5) or more years of successful experience in energy management systems software applications. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training.

License / Certifications / Registrations :

A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of :

Skilled in :

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Position Scope :

This position functions as a subject matter expert in all aspects of energy management systems. Ensures reliability and compliance in all facets of real-time monitoring and control of the company’s entire electric grid operations.

Representative of Client

Position will represent Client at NERC, FRCC, and other professional organizations.

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $170,000.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.