ECC Designer/Programmer

Description

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems within EMS utilizing various software programs and utilities. May require working with vendor support.
• Performs primary responsibilities for multiple EMS subsystems to include but not limited to Data Acquisition Control (DAC), Historical Data, Dispatcher Graphical User Interface (GUI), Inter-control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP), Power System Analysis and Real Time Calculations.
• Provides support and guidance within the group.
• Maintains complex proprietary computer programs, SCADA, Network Model, and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) databases, along with dynamic displays which are used to dispatch the power system. Required to prepare written reports explaining operation variances of programs for vendors.
• Implement and maintains infrastructure and procedures for Disaster recovery, essential data backup of application software, operating systems, historical data, network configuration and similar data required to restore the EMS to production operation and necessary to maintain business continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the maintenance of the EMS and associated support systems. Include; operating systems, relational database management systems, communication front-end components, network infrastructure and software applications that comprise a number of functional subsystems key to the operation of a critical business system.
• Coordinate with external departments in the commissioning of field devices, ensuring correctness and accuracy of device inputs as it relates to the Energy Management System and consistent with departmental requirements.
• Represents the Company on internal and external task forces or working groups as appointed.
• Provides training within the group.
• Perform integration and testing of new EMS upgrades, and software patches. This may require travel and extended stays at Vendors factory site.
• Provide H/W support as required to ensure continuous operation of critical EMS functionality.
• Provide departmental cross-training as well as assist in training Dispatcher staff.
• Provides for hardware backup and identifies additional required skills to include Fortran and SQL.
• Performs engineering studies and prepares written reports using power system analysis software included with the Energy Management System and other software utilities such as PSEE and/or PSLF as adopted by the company for similar purposes.
• Develop custom applications to support changing operational requirements, system improvements, and other customer needs.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation and procedures that define the operability of the infrastructure.
• Provide real time power system data upon request to external departments and other entities as required to fulfill business and compliance objectives.

Requirements

• Willingness to broaden skill set to accommodate changing requirements.
• Familiar with the dynamics of a complex power system network.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited electrical engineering or computer science program.
• Able to troubleshoot and isolate problems on a distributed computer network.
• Proficiency to work independently or in a group and willing to share
• Familiar with database structured query language, SQL and methods for retrieving data via direct SQL or ODBC.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using relational databases.
• Proficiency to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to analyze, debug and develop software programs using programming languages; C, C++, Fortran, perl, unix shell scripting and Visual Basic.
• Proficiency with operating systems; Unix and Windows-2000.
• Proficiency using a CAD program.
• Ability to streamline manual processes via automation using innovative techniques.
• 24-hour standby required.
• Knowledge of communication protocols, networking concepts and ICCP.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance