Purpose: |
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Under general 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: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Assists with support of 24/7 real-time control system integrity for the Transmission and Distribution SCADA Systems and their network and system infrastructures.
- Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the Electric Grid SCADA (EMS and ADMS) control systems and their network and system infrastructures.
- Coordinates and communicates with system operations, dispatchers, engineers and field crews to troubleshoot any EMS/ADMS or Network system issues.
- Ensures compliance with applicable NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards.
- Develops and implements System’s enhancements or modifications requested by stakeholders.
- Communicates activity status to customers and management when performing daily work activities.
- Researches and performs sample data analysis utilizing system logs and historical data from ICS (Industrial Control Systems).
- Reviews, performs, and documents assigned compliance program related activities
- Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external customers.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 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 organizing and executing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
- 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 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.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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