Assistant Lab Manager - eclaro : Job Details

Assistant Lab ManagerJob Number: 24-03231Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for an Assistant Lab Manager for our client in Albany, NY. ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!Position Overview: The Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (Agile) is a world-class power systems laboratory, with a simulation and testing facility, established in 2017 by the client, the largest state electric utility in the nation. Agile's goal is to provide electric utilities, governments, universities, high-tech businesses and others, from around the world, with a wide range of research and development tools. This position supports lab management activities including day-to-day tasks required for safe, efficient, and productive use of the Agile lab to achieve lab goals, support contracted lab users, and support the on-going viability of the lab. The position requires technical expertise in IT, project management skills, familiarity with power system simulation software licensing and installation, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities: Lab Resource Assignment: Develop and maintain a schedule for lab resources including simulation software and hardware across projects conducted at the lab. Support the Agile Lab Manager in identifying and mitigating any physical resource constraints. Assign available lab resources (workstations, simulators, software licenses, etc.) to projects to avoid conflicts. Develop and update resource bookkeeping calendars, available to Agile staff, according to assignments. Lab Maintenance Develop and maintain lab documentations including equipment inventory, lab equipment connection architecture, and list of IPs. Fix occasional technical issues with computers, simulation software, and simulation hardware including real-time digital simulator. Manage software license renewals as needed. Develop and maintain a list of available software available at Agile, update software and renew licenses as needed. The software includes industry standard power system simulation tools including but not limited to ASPEN, CYME, DSA Tools, EMTP, EXATA, Client MAPS, Client Fortran Compiler, PSLF, PSSE, HyperSim, RT-LAB, LabView, MATLAB, OpenDSS, operating systems, PSCAD, RSCAD, and virtual machine-related software. Update firmware as needed. The firmware includes but are not limited to real-time digital simulator machines, power amplifiers, renewable energy resource emulators, protective relays, FPGA, and phasor measurement unit. Skills: Technical expertise in IT including server, operating system, software installation and maintenance. Excellent personal computing skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and project management software. Excellent interpersonal skills; good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as part of a high-performing team. Demonstrated high level of personal motivation, foresight, and good judgment. Familiarity with licensing and installing industry standard power system simulation tools including ASPEN, CYME, DSATools, EMTP, EXATA, Client MAPS, Client Fortran Compiler, PSLF, PSSE, HyperSim, RT-LAB, LabView, MATLAB, OpenDSS, operating systems, PSCAD, RSCAD, and virtual machine-related software as well as simulators like RTDS and / or Opal-RT (ePhasorSim, eMegaSim, HyperSim, eFPGASim). Familiarity with electric utility policies, operations, procedures and business objectives.If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits: 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLAROIf interested, you may contact:Pam [email protected]###-####Pam Saba | LinkedInEqual Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.