LCRA is looking for a GMS System Administrator Sr to join our team. As a part of LCRA's GMS team, your expertise will be supporting a 24X7 operation that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. You are someone with authoritative knowledge of AspenTech OSI Generation Management System, GMS, power systems and Aveva PI historian. We are team that thrives with finding innovative ways to improve the 24X7 operations of LCRA's GenDesk, develop situational awareness tools and collaborates with LCRA's generation plants, ERCOT and other entities while keeping our system NERC CIP compliant.
You will be trusted to:
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience
- Maintain knowledge of the ERCOT dispatch protocols, as well as support compliance with local, state, and federal reliability and cyber security standards.
- Interact with ERCOT, power plants, market participants, and vendor personnel to coordinate and configure data and control communications using telecommunication (ICCP, MODBUS, and DNP) protocols.
- Interact with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents.
- Support the compilation of real-time data and respond to data requests from market operations, settlement, and engineering groups.
- Monitor real-time system conditions and support investigations of grid events.
- Participate in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/GMS devices, applications, databases, and operator displays.
- Participate in the development, testing, and deployment of real-time GMS calculations, and custom monitoring and automation tools.
- Monitor system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develop mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.
- Update system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyze anti-virus configurations and perform periodic vulnerability scans.
- Serve as a key contributor in managing GMS incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Perform root cause analysis, control change management and utilize effective communication practices. Make recommendations for new projects to resolve issues associated with assigned area of expertise.
- Provide administrative support of GMS applications, databases, communications, and workstation and server operating systems. Review system information parameters, processes, and provide recommendations for system improvement and upgrades.
- Ensure awareness and provide input into ensuring GMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
- Provide advanced support for system backups, system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, and may direct the work of other staff members.
You qualify with:
- Nine or more years of experience in operations or administration of a SCADA/GMS or real-time monitoring and control system or relevant experience. A degree(s) in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
You are a great fit with:
Understanding and working experience using the following applications and/or software:
- AspenTech (OSI) Generation Management System functionality
- Aveva (OSIsoft) PI application
- ERCOT ICCP Handbook
- ERCOT Protocols
- Background in NERC CIP guidelines
- Familiarity in patching Window and Linux environments
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 ******. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.