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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst II
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 17092 Salary Grade: LF0
Approved: January 22, 2006 Last Revised: January 25, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under limited supervision, performs engineering, technical, and regulatory compliance work in support of Austin Energy's Electric Grid Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Electric Systems workgroups and supporting technologies.
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.
  1. Supports 24/7 real-time control system integrity for the Transmission and Distribution SCADA Systems and their network and system infrastructures.
  2. Performs daily operation and maintenance of the Electric Grid SCADA (EMS and ADMS) control systems and their network and system infrastructures.
  3. Researches, performs, and documents sample data analysis utilizing system logs and historical data from ICS (Industrial Control Systems) utilizing Standardized Quality Processes.
  4. Implements NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards. Ensures compliance with applicable NERC standards with security controls.
  5. Performs engineering analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and quality control of ICS and network equipment.
  6. Coordinates and communicates with system operations, dispatchers, engineers, and field crews to troubleshoot any EMS/ADMS or Network system issues.
  7. Coordinates and analyzes technical information for use of internal and external customers.
  8. Develops and implements System enhancements or modifications requested by stakeholders.
  9. Communicate activity status to customers and management when performing daily work activities.
  10. Reviews, performs, and documents assigned compliance program related activities.
  11. Participates and implements major project telemetry changes in ICS and supporting systems within a team environment.
  12. Implements vendor security patches, system issue fixes, and OS patches in all related ICS.
  13. Assists in conducting technical consultation on complex system issues, preparation for audits, and the development of training materials.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None
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.
  • Knowledge of Electric Grid Modernization/Optimization or Distribution Automation (Smart Grid).
  • Skill in organizing and executing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • Skill in adapting and learning third party software tools for ICS (Industrial Control System).
  • 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 perform guided systems testing of specification requirements.
  • 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 coordinate NERC/CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards compliance program tasks.
  • Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report, and project management tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job with (3) years of experience 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 and Certifications Required:
 

None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.