Lower Colorado River Authority

Senior EMS Application Engineer

Senior EMS Application Engineer
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LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

Job No: 499790 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Information Technology/Cyber, Hybrid

At a senior level, designs, 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. May direct the work of other staff members.


You will be trusted to:

Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies.
Develops applications to perform support functions for EMS. Use EMS and PI software to design analytical tools.
Serves in a senior technical role during complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis.
Leads software technology projects pertaining to EMS and its support systems and provides consultative expertise on the EMS and related applications. Provides 24/7 support for SW On-Call
Interacts with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents.
Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events.
Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, automation tools
Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.
Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans.
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. Makes recommendations for new projects to resolve issues associated with assigned area of expertise.
Ensures awareness and provides input into ensuring EMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
Provides advanced support for system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.


You qualify with:

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

Knowledge of EMS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment.
Knowledge of Aveva PI Data historian
In-depth knowledge of Linux and Ansible Automation platforms.
Knowledge of standard software application development methods and relational databases
Knowledge of Web services and Service Oriented Architectures
Skill in debugging programs
Skill in interpreting users' needs and developing solutions to solve users' problems
Skill in programming using Java, C, C++, Python, Shell and PL/SQL programming


You gain:

Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

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

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

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program including wellness incentive

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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