EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst I

City of Austin

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. This position is part of Control Engineering Data Engineering group, providing real time operational support for SCADA/EMS at Austin Energy. On call support for 24/7 coverage is required to ensure that the critical SCADA/EMS used by system control center operators are reliable and accurate. The position will also perform NERC/CIP regulatory compliance activities and provide technical support for maintenance such as field upgrades, system upgrades, and troubleshoot to any issues arise in SCADA/EMS. This position expects independent action under limited supervision. Purpose: Under general supervision, performs engineering, technical, and regulatory compliance work in support of Austin Energy's Electric Grid Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Electric Systems workgroups and supporting technologies.

Requirements

Knowledge of power systems and control systems within an electrical utility for transmission and distribution
Knowledge of NERC/CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Standards
Knowledge of hardware, software, and network infrastructure including the TCP/IP Network and the 7 Layer OSI Model.
Knowledge of various ICS (Industrial Control System) communication protocols and data visualization tools or HMI
Skill in organizing and executing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
Skill in adapting and learning third party software tools for ICS.
Skill in operating Windows OS client and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to understand and interpret complex database design.
Ability to follow ISO 9001 or other Quality Standardized Processes.
Ability to perform guided systems testing of specification requirements.
Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities in a team environment.
Ability to work in a 24/7 environment and response within adequate time.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating displays in Electric Utility Control Systems.
Knowledge or experience of configuring, managing, and maintaining real time databases for Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Knowledge or experience of communicating and coordinating the lab testing and commissioning of communications for field devices with field technicians.
Knowledge or experience of configuring distributed network protocol 3 (DNP3) points in the EMS.
Knowledge or experience of running power flow and electrical model.

Responsibilities

Assists with support of 24/7 real-time control system integrity for the Transmission and Distribution SCADA Systems and their network and system infrastructures.
Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the Electric Grid SCADA (EMS and ADMS) control systems and their network and system infrastructures.
Coordinates and communicates with system operations, dispatchers, engineers and field crews to troubleshoot any EMS/ADMS or Network system issues.
Ensures compliance with applicable NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards.
Develops and implements System’s enhancements or modifications requested by stakeholders.
Communicates activity status to customers and management when performing daily work activities.
Researches and performs sample data analysis utilizing system logs and historical data from ICS (Industrial Control Systems).
Reviews, performs, and documents assigned compliance program related activities
Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external customers.