Technical Consultant

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Hybrid Technical Consultant based in Houston, TX. This role is responsible to support delivery of Hitachi SCADA/DMS/EMS systems and applications globally. The following are some of the primary objectives of this role: Deliver configured systems using Network Control approved product implementation standards. Acquire working knowledge of regional market needs and help drive standardization in the delivery process. Ensure adequate documentation of required processes and practices

Your Responsibilities:

• Gather and validate data required to configure NM SCADA/EMS/DMS applications.
• Provide technical assistance in evaluating performance and results of SCADA/OMS applications, systems and procedures.
• Write and maintain functional specifications for new or modified business systems.
• Translate business models into an information system representation.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans to test business and functional processes during system development and quality assurance testing.
• Process data to create electric system data models, defining and debugging geospatial databases and other SCADA/DMS/EMS related data.
• Understand and be proficient in the use of ABB NM software.
• Track and identify changes to product documentation and support regional implementation units to understand changes in NM products.
• Create or assist in the writing of user documentation, instructions, and procedures.
• Monitor and document post-implementation problems and revision requests.
• Conduct test of system functions, validate results, detect errors and coordinate resolution of identified problems.
• Monitor system performance and tune software parameters prior to system delivery.
• Review productivity reports and problem records to evaluate performance of computer system.
• Read loading and running instructions for system software such as task scheduling, memory management, computer file system, or controlling computer input and output.
• Write description of steps taken to configure systems and procedures required to implement requested functionality.
• Review and/or develop training material and user documentation and verify adequacy for delivered releases.
• Provide problem solving, technical, and business expertise in the design, testing, and deployment of business applications.
• International travel may be required.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or computer science field and 5+ years of experience in the IT/IS industry in a technical support or consulting role.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI) model and data transmission and communication Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols such as DNP, IEC870.5, TASE.2 and others is preferred Knowledge of OSIsoft PI Historian product.
• Knowledge of programming languages including C, C++ and Fortran Working knowledge of relational databases and data modeling
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio A basic understanding of Operating systems (Windows and Linux)
• A good understanding of Oracle and other database management systems. Positive, proactive personality Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English.