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JOB SUMMARY:
This position maintains modeling accuracy and operating reliability of various Distribution Operating Technologies, including Network Management System (NMS) and Distribution GIS. NMS serves as the “official switching map of record”, as required by federal regulations, as well as the platform in which customer outages are initially reported (Outage Management System or OMS). The Distribution GIS database serves as the asset repository for all power delivery infrastructure within the Georgia Power footprint and drives the creation of the network model. Georgia Power currently utilizes an Oracle-based NMS and ESRI ArcGIS technology.
This position is responsible for applying revisions to the network via patches to the model build environment before moving it to the production environment. Revisions may include addition of new power delivery infrastructure, changes to existing infrastructure, or equipment retirement. Responsibilities also include validating these revisions for electrical connectivity, device behavior, switching accuracy, outage propagation, and overall network model integrity through established quality assurance processes.
This position requires frequent collaboration with other Georgia Power and Southern Company partners, chiefly the GIS team, Distribution Control Center (DCC) operators, Distribution Support Specialists, and field personnel.
There is an ongoing initiative to strengthen internal QA/QC processes through automation and data analytics. The use of SQL, Python, and Power BI enables the identification, quantification, tracking, and reporting of data quality issues, supporting continuous improvement across NMS modeling activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exemplary customer value to internal and external customers.
This position supports a 24/7 organization and may require some work outside of normal business hours. Also, there are opportunities to work overtime to assist in storm restoration activities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Degree or Certificate in GIS strongly preferred
Experience Requirements: 3-5 years of GIS experience is required, 5+ years preferred
Distribution experience is preferred
Experience with Oracle NMS, ESRI ArcGIS or GE ADMS is highly preferred
Experience with any DSCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), other NMS, and/or DistGIS platform preferred
Technical Skills Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and connectivity
Ability to interpret utility drawings and design prints
Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts
Experience with GIS technologies and spatial datasets
Experience troubleshooting model and data quality issues
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Technologies Oracle NMS
ESRI ArcGIS/UN
Power BI
Linux
Python
GE ADMS
Behavioral Attributes : Excited and willing to learn about innovative technology
Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels
Understands and embraces the value of intentional inclusion
Flexible and positively adapts to change
Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Proven high degree of accuracy and first-time quality of work results
Demonstrated strong multi-tasking skills
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