Lower Colorado River Authority

EMS Application Engineer II

Austin, TX

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Job No: 499791 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Information Technology/Cyber, Hybrid

As EMS Administrator II, develops and configures Energy Management System (EMS) analytical tools and applications used to dispatch LCRA’s Transmission. Validates and implements EMS/SCADA applications. Provides support for real-time EMS applications and real-time databases, including system configurations, monitoring of telemetry, and communication protocols. Responds to real-time mission critical SOCC operations requests and participates in trouble shooting, problem solving, and system restoration tasks. This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

You will be trusted to:

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Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies.

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Participates in complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis.

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Provides 24/7 support for SW On-Call

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Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events.

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Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, and automation tools

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Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.

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Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans.

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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.

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Ensures awareness and provides input into ensuring EMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.

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Provides advanced support for system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor or management.

You qualify with:

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Six or more years of experience in the respective focus area or relevant experience.

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A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

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Knowledge of EMS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment.

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Knowledge of standard software application development methods and relational databases

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In-depth knowledge in Windows, .NET/C#, SQL Server as Admin and related Architectures

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Knowledge in Linux and Shell programming.

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Knowledge of Web services and Service Oriented Architectures

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Skill in debugging programs

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Skill in interpreting users' needs and developing solutions to solve users' problems

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Skill in programming using Java, C, C++, Python and PL/SQL programming

You gain:

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Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

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Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

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401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

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Life and disability insurance

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Wellness program including wellness incentive

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Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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