EMMS Application Engineer - Taylor, United States - Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc

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Taylor, TX

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 11 Days Ago

job requisition id

R1237

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AT ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.

We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise.

We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success.

A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

As a member of our collaborative IT team, you will encounter cutting edge technology systems and solutions that run the electric power grid and wholesale markets within the state of Texas.

You will use your creativity and technical expertise to implement industry leading IT solutions that will help shape the future of the global electric utility industry.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides support for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications portfolio such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), QSE Training Simulator etc.

Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications. This position will report to the Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Markets.

JOB DUTIES
Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
May respond to inquiries and provide guidance to lower-level workers.
ADDITIONAL
JOB DUTIES
Level 1

Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments

Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures

Member of the 24/7 EMMS Production support on call team and supports, troubleshoot EMMS applications and system on call issues

Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation for OTS and Real Time Power System Applications which includes State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Dispatcher Load Flow, Load Forecast, Load Frequency Control for both Energy Management System (EMS) and Real Time Nodal (RTN) Market

Coordinate application set up and testing with/for Market Participants as appropriate

Performs model load testing in Energy and Market Management System on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on the procedures

Design and Test Energy and Market Management System and Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes

Verify and support Energy and Market Management applications during Energy and Market Management System site failovers

Validate Energy and Market Management applications during any

server/system/database

upgrades and patching

Level 2 – Above +

Supports the execution of EMMS Disaster Recovery Drills and ERCOT EMMS business continuity procedures

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate

May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts

Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate

Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support

Represents the EMMS Production Support Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings

Level 3 – Above +

Provides on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts

May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts

Works independently on assignments and projects

Participates in multifunctional teams to perform studies

Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and

departmental/organizational

efficiencies

Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
Senior / Lead Level
Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department

Serves as a Technical Lead for Market Management System (MMS) portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live.

Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios
Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex MMS application issues triggered from

server/network/storage/database

components
Tests Non-Functional requirements of MMS application changes and coordinates with

database/infrastructure

teams to performs the tests

Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues.

Coordinate application set up and testing with QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate.
Performs MMS model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures.
Design and Test MMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes.
Verify and support MMS applications during system site failovers,

server/system/database

upgrades and patching
Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Level:
Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Lead Level Engineer Requirements:
Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
5 years minimum experience with generation application, Automatic Generation Control (AGC)
Understanding of Generation Control Concepts

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree :
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)

Master's Degree :
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Work Location:
This position is Remote First. The majority of job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence.
May be required to be on-site at the Taylor or Austin facilities at least once a month, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager
Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly
Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time
There is 1 position available. It is open to a Senior Level or a Lead Level candidate depending on the level of experience identified.

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-SL1, #LI-Remote
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About Us

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load.

As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more

than 52,700 miles

of transmission lines and 1100

generating units.

ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas.

ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature.

ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities.

ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.

For more information, ERCOT's Benefits Summary is located on our website in the careers section.
ERCOT Benefits

The

medical, dental, vision

, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans

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