GMS Application Engineer II (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

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About The Position

LCRA is looking for a GMS Application Engineer II to join our team. As a part of LCRA's GMS team, your expertise will be supporting a 24X7 operation that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. You are someone able to work independently under minimal guidance with authoritative knowledge of AspenTech OSI Generation Management System, GMS, power systems and Aveva PI historian. We are a team that thrives with finding innovative ways to improve the 24x7 operations of LCRA's GenDesk, develop situational awareness tools and collaborate with LCRA's generation plants, ERCOT and other entities while keeping our system NERC CIP compliant.

Requirements

• Six or more years of experience in developing, supporting, and troubleshooting SCADA, ICCP, GMS (AGC/ECA etc.) applications or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of plant operations and OSI Monarch GMS software
• Understanding of ERCOT market rules and modeling tools for implementation of updates
• Experience in developing software code for power system applications
• Experience in developing advanced tabular displays for operators' situational awareness is preferred.
• Knowledge in power systems operation and control, control systems, AGC, generation dispatch, and 24x7 real-time operations
• Knowledge of structure, operations, and protocols of competitive electricity markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, PJM)
• Knowledge of Windows Server operating system

Responsibilities

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience
• Maintain knowledge of the ERCOT dispatch protocols, as well as support compliance with local, state, and federal reliability and cyber security standards.
• Interact with ERCOT, power plants, market participants, and vendor personnel to coordinate and configure data and control communications using telecommunication (ICCP, MODBUS, and DNP) protocols.
• Interact with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents.
• Support the compilation of real-time data and respond to data requests from market operations, settlement, and engineering groups.
• Monitor real-time system conditions and support investigations of grid events.
• Participate in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/GMS devices, applications, databases, and operator displays.
• Participate in the development, testing, and deployment of real-time GMS calculations, and custom monitoring and automation tools.
• Monitor system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develop mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.
• Update system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyze anti-virus configurations and perform periodic vulnerability scans.
• Serve as a key contributor in managing GMS incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Perform root cause analysis, control change management and utilize effective communication practices.
• Provide administrative support of GMS applications, databases, communications, and workstation and server operating systems. Review system information parameters, processes, and provide recommendations for system improvement and upgrades.
• Ensure awareness and provide input into ensuring GMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
• Provide support for system backups, system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree