EMS Application Engineer Senior (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

LCRA is looking for a Senior EMS Application Engineer to join our EMS Software team. At a senior level, designs, develops and configures Energy Management System (EMS) analytical tools and applications used to dispatch LCRA’s Transmission. Validates and implements EMS/SCADA applications. Provides support for real-time EMS applications and real-time databases, including system configurations, monitoring of telemetry, and communication protocols. Responds to real-time mission critical SOCC operations requests and participates in trouble shooting, problem solving, and system restoration tasks. This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members. You will be trusted to: - Develops applications to perform support functions for EMS. Uses EMS and PI software to design analytical tools. - Serves in a senior technical role during complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis. - Leads software technology projects pertaining to EMS and its support systems and provides consultative expertise on the EMS and related applications. Provides 24/7 support for SW On-Call - Interacts with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents. - Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events. - Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, automation tools - Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations. - Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans. - Serves as a key contributor in managing EMS incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Performs root cause analysis, controls change management and utilizes effective communication practices. Makes recommendations for new projects to resolve issues associated with assigned area of expertise. - Ensures awareness and provides input into ensuring EMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards. - Provides advanced support for system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours. - Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies.

Requirements

Nine or more years of experience in the respective focus area or relevant experience.
A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GE Vernova’s Power-on Reliance software
Experience in developing software code for SCADA/EMS applications
Experience in developing advanced functions for operators’ situational awareness is preferred.
Knowledge in EMS control, control systems, and 24x7 real-time operations
Knowledge of Linux (RedHat) operating system, Ansible Automation Platform.

Responsibilities

Develops applications to perform support functions for EMS. Uses EMS and PI software to design analytical tools.
Serves in a senior technical role during complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis.
Leads software technology projects pertaining to EMS and its support systems and provides consultative expertise on the EMS and related applications. Provides 24/7 support for SW On-Call
Interacts with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents.
Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events.
Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, automation tools
Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.
Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans.
Serves as a key contributor in managing EMS incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Performs root cause analysis, controls change management and utilizes effective communication practices. Makes recommendations for new projects to resolve issues associated with assigned area of expertise.
Ensures awareness and provides input into ensuring EMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
Provides advanced support for system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.
Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies.

Benefits

Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
Life and disability insurance
Wellness program including wellness incentive
Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

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