Mid-Sr SCADA EMS Analyst, Utilities & Renewables

Job Description

Mid-Senior SCADA / EMS Operations Analyst (T&D and Substation Operations)

Austin, TX area - 4 / 10 Schedule & Relocation Assistance Available

A Transmission & Distribution Company with wide scale electrical utility infrastructure operations across Texas is going through a transformational growth phase that includes the addition of EMS / SCADA Operations Analyst.

The role will work on a team tasked with the development and operations of EMS / SCADA systems for a new transmission control center as a first step in doubling the company's capital infrastructure in Texas.

It is a core hire for a rapidly growing business unit of the company that will help create, implement, and maintain Energy Management System (EMS) and SCADA applications.

This role will be tasked with building a new EMS / SCADA operations system from the ground up including installation of software / hardware equipment, display, and control design.

Following build out of the new system you will ensure 24 / 7 operations and maintenance of the EMS / SCADA system.

They have been around for over 70 years and offer a working environment that provides stability and career growth opportunities.

The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to various renewable energy technology platforms.

The position comes with a solid compensation package that includes competitive hourly pay + OT / double time, biannual bonus, health benefits, and double digit 401k match program

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Operations SCADA EMS Analyst / SCADA EMS Administrator acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for database modeling, EMS / SCADA system migration, and system interface development
• The Operations SCADA EMS Analyst / SCADA EMS Administrator leads the OSI Monarch SCADA buildout, application development, and system training initiatives for the Transmission System Control Center Operations Team
• The Operations SCADA EMS Analyst / SCADA EMS Administrator advises on SCADA / EMS communication protocols such as MODBUS, DNP and ICCP
• The Operations SCADA EMS Analyst / SCADA EMS Administrator takes ownership of the SCADA point-to-point checkout process which may includes modification, updates, and configuration of protective relay setting in SEL RTAC / SEL AcSELerator
• The Operations SCADA EMS Analyst / SCADA EMS Administrator supports IT Engineering initiatives around LAN / WAN, TCP / IP communication, and SCADA communication paths

QUALIFICATIONS :

• SCADA EMS experience working with the OSI SCADA platforms to support electrical utility operations & substation / transmission communication systems
• Familiarity with GE AEMS Reliance, OSI Monarch, or related EMS / SCADA platforms
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, configure, and update EMS / SCADA software / hardware
• Ability to perform display development / migration, database modeling in SQL (or similar), and point to point checkouts
• Working knowledge of SCADA RTU relay configuration, maintenance, or commissioning of high voltage systems
• Working knowledge of SEL AcSELerator, SEL RTAC, Line Communication, & Line Relaying Systems
• Understanding of NERC and ERCOT reliability standards; NERC System Operator Certification a HUGE PLUS
• Candidates with previous work experience in the following roles would be ideal : SCADA Technician, SCADA Analyst, SCADA Engineer, SCADA Specialist, P&C Communication Specialist, SCADA Relay Technician, SCADA Protection & Controls Technician, EMMS Admin, EMS Administrator, EMS Operational Analyst
14 days ago