EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst III

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years related in a field related to the electric utility industry or Information Technology (IT) or Industrial Control System ( ICS ) design or control system operations.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
This position is part of Control Engineering Data Engineering group, providing real time operational support for SCADA / EMS at Austin Energy. On call support for 24/7 coverage is required to ensure that the critical SCADA / EMS used by system control center operators are reliable and accurate. The position will also perform NERC / CIP regulatory compliance activities and provide technical support for maintenance such as field upgrades, system upgrades, and troubleshoot to any issues arise in SCADA / EMS . This position expects independent action under limited supervision.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION :

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application ALL current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Resumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see resumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days from the date of the initial advertisement.
  • Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  
  
  

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT :

• This position is classified as EXEMPT (Salaried). Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime compensation.

IF YOU ARE SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE :

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation ( CBI ).

WORK SCHEDULE :

• This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained onsite to assist with operations and recovery.
  • Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
  • Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
  • Employees may be required to work additional hours outside of the regular work schedule.

TRAVEL :

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Pay Range
$44.62 - $58.01

Hours
Monday - Friday;
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 08/21/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2500 Montopolis Dr. (SCC), Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating custom displays in Electric Utility Control Systems: This includes modeling substation displays and schematic representations for the purposes of displaying real time information, controlling equipment, and running advanced applications against these modeled displays.
• Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining real time databases for Emergency Management Systems ( EMS ).
• Experience implementing video wall project and maintaining video wall in the control center.
• Experience communicating and coordinating the lab testing and commissioning of communications for field devices with field technicians.
• Knowledge and experience of configuring DNP3 points in the EMS .
• Experience with coordination with system control center operators and ERCOT on promoting database changes in the EMS .
• Experience providing and improving situational awareness for the real time operation for system control center operators.
• Experience implementing network model and power flow visual enhancement tool for system control center operators.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Performs a lead role in supporting 24/7 real-time control system integrity for the Transmission and Distribution SCADA Systems and their network and system infrastructures. Performs a lead role in performing daily operation and maintenance of the Electric Grid SCADA ( EMS and ADMS ) control systems and their network and system infrastructures. Performs and documents sample data analysis utilizing system logs and historical data from ICS (Industrial Control Systems) utilizing Standardized Quality Processes. Reviews the data analysis for other SCADA Analysts. Reviews and approves implementation of NERC , FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including critical infrastructure protection ( CIP ) standards. Ensures compliance with applicable NERC standards with security controls. Performs and reviews engineering analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and quality control of ICS and network equipment. Performs a lead role in reviewing requirements and implementing new projects / enhancements related to EMS / ADMS . Coordinates and communicates with system operations, dispatchers, engineers, and field crews to troubleshoot any EMS / ADMS , Network and system infrastructure issues. Manages customer relationships keeping customers and project managers informed about status of all projects and managing project deadlines. Performs a lead role in mentoring and training internal CE personnel and external stakeholders. Participates in the review of current and future requirements from business and technical needs assessments. Participates in the development of short and long-range business plans. Participates in all CE budget processes, work plans, and enhancements to ICS , Network, and system infrastructure. Performs a lead role to ensure implementation of standards and regulatory requirements and participates in regulatory audits and root cause analyses ( RCA ) as required.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and the requirements imposed by these entities.
• Knowledge of power systems and control systems within an electrical utility for transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of NERC / CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Standards.
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and network infrastructure including the TCP /IP Network and the 7 Layer OSI Model.
• Knowledge of various ICS (Industrial Control System) communication protocols and data visualization tools or HMI .
• Skill in adapting and learning third party software tools for ICS .
• Skill in operating Windows OS client and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex database design.
• Ability to follow ISO 9001 or other Quality Standardized Processes.
• Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment and response within adequate time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Ability to administrate a NERC / CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards compliance program.
• Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report and project management tools.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years related in a field related to the electric utility industry or Information Technology (IT) or Industrial Control System (ICS) design or control system operations. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained onsite to assist with operations and recovery. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please describe your experience creating custom displays in Electric Utility Control Systems: This includes modeling substation displays and schematic representations for the purposes of displaying real time information, controlling equipment, and running advanced applications against these modeled displays.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience implementing video wall project and maintaining video wall in the control center, or any experience providing and improving situational awareness for the real time operation for system control center operators.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience configuring, managing, and maintaining real time databases for Emergency Management Systems (EMS)?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience communicating and coordinating the lab testing and commissioning of communications for field devices with field technicians?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience with coordinating with control room operators and ERCOT on promoting database changes in the EMS?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience implementing network models and power flow visual enhancement tools for system control center operators?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience working in a government regulated environment and/or experience performing compliance related activities?

• Yes
• No

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