EMS Applications Engineer JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date May 15, 2024
Location Taylor, TX
Type of Employment Contract to Hire
Employer Info Our client manages the flow of electric power to Texas customers - representing 85 percent of the state's electric load and 75 percent of the Texas land area. As the independent system operator for the region, they also manage financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers customer switching for 6.5 million Texans in competitive choice areas. They are membership-based, nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. Members include consumers, cooperatives, independent generators, independent power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
Job Summary We are looking for individuals to join our client's team as EMS Applications Engineer - Grid (II/III/Senior/Lead). Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and company's culture. This is only one position available, and it is open to a level 1, level 2, level 3, or Senior Engineer depending on the candidate's experience that is identified.
Job Description Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects. May respond to inquiries and/or aid and/or guidance to lower-level workers. Level 1- EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:
Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments. Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures. Member of the 24/7 EMS Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot EMS applications and system on call issues. Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements, and issue remediation. Coordinate application set up and testing with TDSPs, QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate. Performs EMS network model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures. Design and Test EMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes. Verify and support EMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching. Level 2 - EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:
Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair EMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate. May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts. Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate. Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments, and provide application support. Represents the EMS Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings. Level 3 - EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:
Provides on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts. May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts. Works independently on assignments and projects Participates in multifunctional teams to perform studies. Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies. Participates with other company departments to select and implement system changes as needed.
Senior Level - EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:
Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department. Serves as a Technical Lead for EMS portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live. Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios. Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex EMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components. Tests Non-Functional requirements of EMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to performs the tests. Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments. Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager. Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs. Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices Skills Required All Levels -- Preferred Work Experience
Experience with GE or any EMS vendors suite of EMS applications Experience with Generation Application, Automatic Generation Control (AGC) Understanding of Generation Control Concepts Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl. Experience with PL/SQL Level 2 Engineer: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience more than degree requirements. Level 3 Engineer: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience more than degree requirements. Senior Level Engineer: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience more than degree requirements. Education/Training/Certifications Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required) Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required. Additional Requirements This position is Remote First. Most job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence. May be required to be on-site at the Taylor or Austin facilities at least once a month, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager. Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence. Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly. Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time.
