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GDS Consulting – OT/Integration Specialist/ Engineer in P&U-OT/Control Systems (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA plus AMI, SAP, GIS and Workforce management systems) – Senior

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, tightly-knit team of global power and utilities technology experts leading the energy transition, and be on the forefront of digital, data-driven network operations to facilitate the better working world. As part of EY, you will work with global companies combining your technical expertise, proven consulting skills and industry knowledge to help solve their most complex problems in the design and implementation of integrated IT/OT system landscapes using the top technologies of the day.

We’re looking for OT /Integration Specialist/ Engineer at Senior rank with expertise in OT system integration - ADMS, SAP, HES, MDMS – and with knowledge and experience around interface design, vendors, API development etc, to join the P&U Sector Team of GDS Consulting Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your key responsibilities

• Analyse, understand and document client needs from a business perspective and work with the client to arrive at optimal solutions leveraging the experience and expertise in OT/ control systems (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA) integration with other OT and IT systems
• Identify integration needs with any other in house/third party systems and provide detailed information about these systems to Solution Architects as well as Technical Team
• Design and implement integration approach and methodology considering best industry practices and technologies for OT systems including ADMS, SAP, HES, and MDMS
• Designing system integration interfaces, including choice of middleware, technologies, standards, patterns to detailed message definition
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to design integration and interfaces, resolve integration issues and ensure system compatibility
• Participate in the full lifecycle of integration projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and support
• Planning and managing development and delivery of integration interfaces, e.g. GIS, CIS, EAM, MDMS, AMI, CRM, SCADA, market platforms, etc
• Designing, planning and managing delivery of utility/OT data engineering services common in these programmes, such as data assessments, collection, migration, validation, etc.
• Identify potential risks associated with system integration and propose mitigation strategies
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on integration best practices
• Act as an interface between client, vendor and technical Team
• Support the functional testing, integration/ interface testing and other acceptance testing efforts for to ensure data exchange completeness and correctness
• Supporting the evaluation of OT products and services (e.g. ADMS, DERMS, middleware platforms, etc.)
• Explore opportunities for transformation and suggest ideas/recommend ways to transform the way the client works to be truly digital in the Digital Era to outperform competitors and gain advantage in the market

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of operational technology across one or multiple sectors (electricity mandatory, water/gas appreciated) and familiarity with technology solutions in the market
• Proven experience with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) implementation projects and solutions of leading ADMS vendors
• Experience working with projects in the power and utilities sector, including with systems and applications such as:
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA),
  • Outage management systems (OMS),
  • Distribution management systems (DMS),
  • Distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS),
  • Demand response management systems (DRMS),
  • Market management systems (MMS),
  • Transmission management systems (EMS),
  • Substation automation (SA),
  • Distribution automation (DA),
  • Mobile workforce management (MWFM),
  • Geographic information systems (GIS),
  • Customer information systems (CIS),
  • Meter data management systems (MDMS),
  • Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) head-ends,
  • Asset management,
  • Data management and analytics,
  • Utility telecommunication networks.
• Experience and skills in IT integration, such as:
  • Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and best practices
  • Knowledge of key IT integration technology concepts (web services, SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, etc.)
  • Knowledge of integration middleware products available in the market (enterprise service buses, message queues, API gateways, API management tools, etc.)
  • Familiarity with other applicable technologies used in technology project delivery, such as data queries, analysis and reporting, scripting, test automation, etc.
• Experience and skills in utility IT/OT integration, such as:
  • Knowledge of data management practices, including master data strategy, utility network planning, design and mapping, asset management, asset commissioning, etc.
  • Experience with IEC 61968/61970 standards (Common Information Model)
  • Familiarity with other applicable standards used in utility OT project delivery, such as interoperability protocols, security standards, etc.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant experience in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA) implementation/ integration/Technical advisory
• Should be well versed with functional concepts of business analysis with relevant knowledge in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA) and Gap analysis
• Should be well conversant in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA), products/technologies, frameworks, business metadata management and relevant architectural components.
• Familiar with FAT/SAT/UAT testing of ADMS applications, interfaces with other IT/ OT systems
• Previous working experience for US Grid and Utility clients
• Strong business analysis skills
• Strong command over business process design

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• Knowledge of applicable standards in system integration, data exchange methods, middleware and protocols
• Good business writing & communication skills
• Maintaining end-to-end accountability and expectations for customer satisfaction and overall delivery excellence
• Prioritize deliveries in conjunction with implementation and integration teams
• Adopt a proactive, logical, and organized approach to problem resolution
• Any relevant product/platform certification

What we look for

• The incumbent should be able to analyse and manage Business requirements for OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA) integration with other IT/ OT systems.
• Additional knowledge of Business Process Mapping and BPM tools will be an added advantage.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

An opportunity to be a part of Global, market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 10000 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.

• Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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