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.

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