Technical Support Specialist 3 (Energy Management Systems)Summary of Position Duties
This position is part of a contracted 24x7x365 staff that provides frontline computer systems andapplication diagnostics and support, along with being the primary communications channel between thecustomer, support personnel and management.Education& Experience RequirementsFormal education in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience is required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both an oral andwritten manner. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals such as
coordinators, operating company transmission control center personnel and management in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to apply excellent customer service skills• Ability to meet Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Sarbanes-Oxley and other federal regulatorycompliance requirements.• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on criticality and operational impact to the Bulk Powersystem.• Ability to follow and properly apply both Change Management processes and knowledge-basedprocedures• Working knowledge of Windows based operating systems preferred• Working knowledge of AIX or other UNIX based operating systems preferred• Working knowledge of distributed computer networks is a plus.• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as a part of rotating shift• Critical thinking/Problem solving abilitiesJob Responsibilities• Day to day monitoring of the primary SCADA and ancillary systems for health and availability• Front line problem resolution and coordination of repairs with EMS Department Personnel and/or othercompany personnel• Notification to key customers for the coordination of system outages and events that may impact othercritical systems.• Provide input to the Team Lead and Supervisor on continual process improvement and customerfeedback• Thoroughly track and document cases to completion with the help of EMS Department personnel• Adhere to all Electronic and Physical access policies• Day to day monitoring and support of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery systemsOther Requirements• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Standard of Conduct must be understood and signed• The successful candidate must adhere to Separation Protocol• The successful candidate must pass all requirements required by the Southern Company Insider ThreatProgram.• Enhanced screening (including background, drug screen, and psychological assessment) is required ifyou are selected.• This position may be sequestered local to the control center as part of essential personnel requirementsduring severe inclement weather situations• This position requires shift work. Operating shifts are 8 or 12 hours long and rotate between night andday shifts