EMS Systems Analyst

Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, an organization that's adept in natural gas and power marketing, power management, development and acquisition of generation assets, operation of power plants and more.

Position Summary:

The Energy Management System (EMS) Systems Analyst will provide Energy/Generation Management System support for the growing and increasingly complex

TPS EMS/SCADA

system. The position is responsible for maintaining the highest system reliability, availability, integrity and security of the

EMS/SCADA

system in support of TPS Operations, Asset Management business units and associated customers.

Essential Job Functions :

Ensure real-time

EMS/SCADA

system integrity, high availability, and operational reliability, including support for redundant architectures Monitor EMS servers, workstations, and system performance; proactively improve performance using modern technologies and best practices Perform ongoing system administration, maintenance, upgrades, patching, backups, and local/site failover activities for EMS and associated systems Work closely with IT, Network, and CIP teams to implement and maintain secure, reliable, and compliant EMS infrastructure aligned with policies and standards Troubleshoot and resolve complex

EMS/SCADA

system issues independently and collaboratively, including engagement with vendors such as OSI/AspenTech/Emerson and AVEVA Support EMS operations including database updates, display maintenance, and administration of the OSI Monarch system, sub-systems, and interfaces with internal and external systems Configure, model, maintain, and support SCADA, ICCP, and communication protocols interfacing with remote devices, RTUs, and external control centers Configure and maintain EMS databases, ensuring telemetry, controls, and calculations are accurate, available, and reliable Understand and implement ISO telemetry and data exchange requirements to support grid reliability and regulatory compliance Develop, maintain, and enhance SCADA displays, one-lines, and visualization tools Design, develop, deploy, and maintain EMS calculations using the C programming language Maintain and support integrations with historical data systems such as

AVEVA PI

Collaborate with EMS engineers, Operations, Business, and IT teams to translate operational needs into effective engineering or automation solutions Apply innovative thinking, modern technologies, and AI-assisted tools to identify, define, and solve complex EMS operational and technical challenges Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, proposing enhancements, and developing scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and operational risk Support the development of intelligent automation, decision-support, and diagnostic tools to improve troubleshooting, reliability, and operational efficiency Produce project deliverables on schedule and support completion of assigned initiatives Communicate effectively with field personnel, contractors, vendors, and ISO stakeholders Document systems, solutions, processes, and lessons learned to ensure knowledge transfer, repeatability, and long-term operational value Use emerging technologies responsibly, ensuring solutions are accurate, validated, governance-aligned, and reliability-focused Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call schedule and provide after-hours support for

EMS/SCADA

systems as required Maintain dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance

Education, Experience & Skills:

Education - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems or Computer Science from an accredited college or university or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Experience - 0-2 years' work experience in Energy Management Systems/SCADA environments, telecommunications, IT Infrastructure and systems support, field technician/engineering, or a bulk electric system control center and/or plant instrumentation & controls environment Ability to perform technical analysis to define customer requirements Solid written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to work on several projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment Detail oriented with the ability to remain focused on the accuracy of task completion Positive attitude and willingness to proactively self-educate and learn new technologies and concepts as needed Proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office; proficiency in MSSQL, MongoDB is a plus Able to adapt to a flexible work schedule at times to support system maintenance, upgrades and IT Infrastructure projects Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future. At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That's why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package.

Benefits included below:

Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance Excellent 401(k) plan Incentive-based, competitive salary packages Health/dependent care flex accounts Tuition assistance Long-term disability coverage Adoption benefits Employee assistance program Paid vacations and holidays Charitable giving program Paid maternity/paternity leave Wellness programs Tenaska is an equal opportunity employer.