Senior EMS Application Engineer (Hybrid)

Overview

Designs, develops, and supports EMS/SCADA tools and real-time operations for LCRA.

Key Responsibilities

• scada development
• ems monitoring
• incident management
• pi interfaces
• system patching
• compliance standards

Tasks

-Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, automation tools -Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events. -Serves in a senior technical role during complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis. -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. -Develops applications to perform support functions for EMS. Use EMS and PI software to design analytical tools. -Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies. -Interacts with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents. -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. -Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans. -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 -Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.

Requirements

• aveva pi
• soa
• scada
• java
• python
• linux

What You Bring

-Knowledge of Aveva PI Data historian -Skill in interpreting users' needs and developing solutions to solve users' problems -Knowledge of Web services and Service Oriented Architectures -A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. -Nine or more years of experience in the respective focus area or relevant experience. -Skill in debugging programs -Knowledge of EMS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment. -Knowledge of standard software application development methods and relational databases -Skill in programming using Java, C, C++, Python, Shell and PL/SQL programming -In-depth knowledge of Linux and Ansible Automation platforms.

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Benefits

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

About Lcra

-Evolved into a powerful entity, generating electricity through various sources and developing transmission infrastructure across central Texas. -Revenue primarily generated from electricity and transmission services, with minimal contribution from water sales; operates without tax or state funds? -Undertakes diverse projects including flood-control dams, power plants, energy networks, and community grants to support development. -Operates as a self-funded nonprofit organization, deeply involved in community service across water, energy, and recreational sectors.

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