IT Computer Assistant Lab Manager - Lighthouse Professional Services : Job Details

Lighthouse Professional Services a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide.

We are currently seeking a IT Computer Assistant Lab Manager for a client in Albany, NY.

DETAILS:

Duration: 12+ month contract (benefits eligible)

Location: Albany, NY (hybrid with 3 days on-site and 2 days WFH)

Pay Rate: up to $40/hour DOE

Project Overview

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.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• 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 simulators.

• 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 include industry standard power system simulation tools including but not limited to ASPEN, CYME, DSATools, EMTP, EXATA, GE MAPS, Intel 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 include 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, Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Familiarity with licensing and installing industry standard power system simulation tools including ASPEN, CYME, DSATools, EMTP, EXATA, GE MAPS, Intel Fortran Compiler, PSLF, PSSE, HyperSim, RT-LAB, LabView, MATLAB, OpenDSS,

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a specialty in electrical or computer engineering