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Omni Inclusive

Data Analyst

Omni Inclusive, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide support for optimization of the real-time ADMS system used to operate the Electric Distribution Grid. This role partners with the Distribution Control Centers, Geospatial, Electric Distribution Engineering, Communications Engineering, and Business Systems teams in performing model promotion/validation, testing/troubleshooting, SCADA device instantiation, and application configuration, enhancement, and sustainment activities. Primary job functions include display model validation and attribution, feeder device communications instantiation, and testing use cases.

Essential Responsibilities Collaborate with Geospatial, Communications Engineering, and other Departments within Xcel Energy on data management, data validation and data integrity Resolve GIS Model issues pursuant to maintenance of the impedance model in ADMS Instantiate Feeder Devices to enable SCADA Communication and deployment of field devices to the Xcel testing authority Support the maintenance of ADMS in all Operating Companies Provide ADMS device integration and technology support by working with field technicians and ADMS IT personnel to commission and resolve performance issues Configure ADMS Substation and Hydro Electric Displays Maintenance and configuration of specialized mapping products within ADMS Monitor and maintain the ADMS model, for both substation and field grid accuracy Provide reporting on remote device availability, ADMS Data Tables, and device instantiation progress Minimum Requirements

2+ years GIS experience Experience with version-based GIS model editing Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography or similar field Experience with technical diagrams, such as substation single lines, gas as-built, or electric feeder diagrams Experience leveraging SQL to create data reports Fluent with MS 365, particularly Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications

2 years' experience with Client SmallWorld GIS Experience executing prewritten scripts in Python or R 2 years' experience with Electrical Grid Distribution Management Systems Familiarity with remote controlled electrical grid devices and their communications settings Experience with building xls macros or MS Power BI What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

GIS data analysis Data analytics for DMS systems Understanding geospatial data Interpreting engineering diagrams for substations Ensuring correct modeling and communication data to devices Minimum 2-3 years of experience working with GIS systems, typically with a background in geography, GIS, or computer science. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Exposure to critical infrastructure (e.g., gas, telco, transportation). Version-based modeling experience with GIS in a critical infrastructure capacity. Ability to manage different data types and understand multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

The ideal candidate should have experience with GIS data and data analytics for DMS systems. The exact number of years is not specified