Supervisor, EMS SCADA (Hybrid)

LCRA is looking for a Supervisor to manage the Energy Management System (EMS) SCADA team. In this leadership role, you will manage the team that supports the addition, replacement and O&M of RTUs, and updating substation one-lines on the mission critical Energy Management System that is used by LCRA's Transmission System Operations to monitor and control the electric grid. Your expertise will contribute to innovative ways to solve technical challenges, improve processes, and work collaboratively with multiple teams across LCRA.

- Serve in a Leadership role for a team that is responsible for configuring Harris and DNP RTUs

and maintaining system one-lines (SOL) and EMS displays update-to-date for operations and planning group use

- Coordinate and schedule Team's availability and manage assignments to support projects

- Serve as an advisor/technical consultant to System Operations on effective use of EMS and PI Historian tools and

applications.

- Coordinate with the rest of the EMS Support team to support the mission control environment. Serve as a key stakeholder in areas of EMS tools upgrade/replacement assessment, RTU availability assurance, management of SCADA database changes & display update, load shedding & restoration (LSR) and EMS alarm model improvements.

- Ability to use established processes to perform job functions in a regulated environment and promote continuous improvement on existing tools and workflows with innovative technology and AI enabled analytics whenever appropriate.

- Coordinate the team effort in support of system event analysis, EMS Historian data collection for CIP Audit and ERCOT Weatherization data requirements.

You Qualify With

- Nine or more years of experience in analysis, configuration, maintenance and repair of energy management systems, SCADA Systems, RTU protocols and communication, UNIX- based servers, Windows-based servers, or other relevant experience, including at least three years of experience with energy management systems.

- A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You Are a Great Fit With

- Hands on experience and know-how to work and support the EMS SCADA team in performing the key functions routinely

- Previous work experience in a real-time electric utility environment managing/supporting EMS

- 2 or more years of experience in managing a group of people or leading a major project team to support EMS and PI tools in a control center

- Familiarity with RTU Protocols, Electrical Substation, substation field Devices, working with databases

- Familiarity with NERC CIP standards and Cybersecurity concepts

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.

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.