Grid System and Optimization Tech II

Grid System and Optimization Tech II

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business or Other Related Degree
• In addition to required degree, three (3) or more years related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND three (3) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND four (4) or more years related work experience

Responsibilities

• Configure the ADMS portfolio with general oversight for new device types, control screens, system performance, etc. as requested by DCCs or other stakeholders.
• Serves as a contact for Grid Operational technical expertise, data requirements and system integrity.
• Performs model communications links and point configurations with general oversight for remotely operated devices into DMS and SCADA systems ensuring proper device modeling and quality
• Model applicable and assigned DSCADA databases (SCADA, ALARM, Manual/Rotational Load Shed, Control Sequence Scheduler, OAG (ICCP).
• Create and maintain assigned DSCADA User Interface displays, including but not limited to tubulars, dashboards, summaries, and overviews utilized by DCC and Grid Management.
• Create and maintain with general oversight the assigned YFA (Yukon Feeder Automation) self-healing team databases/configurations.
• Model the assigned network topology, communication, and point configurations for Self-Healing Teams into SCADA & YFA systems.
• Prepares assigned DMS and/or OMS models. Creates the bi-weekly model save case files with general oversight utilized to upload the GE DSCADA systems to production.
• Create assigned PI database files to be run by PI Support to add new DSCADA points/analogs to the PI Historian under general oversight. PI data is utilized to monitor Grid performance and load switching analysis.
• Perform operational device updates or configurations in Yukon Var Mgt System (VMS) when added/removed/changed.
• Checkout and validate that SCADA controlled devices in the field match the configuration in the software (DMS, SCADA, etc.) and providing troubleshooting support under general oversight.
• Perform validation/test procedures, resolve issues and document that ADMS portfolio reflects the correct alarms, events, analogs, and status in the QA and production environments under general oversight.
• Troubleshoot issues identified during checkout/commissioning of equipment and escalate for resolution as needed.
• Update assigned standards and quality assurance of data requirements to ensure they are understandable and accurate.
• Provide business process feedback in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems and enhancement opportunities.
• Identify system & business process gaps. Perform assigned data analysis and/or root cause investigation for corrective actions to eliminate future events.
• Update user documentation and test procedures under general oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-Year Bachelors Degree in Technical or Business-related field
• Basic power system understanding and power system analysis capabilities
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the distribution system, substations and line equipment and associated policies, practices, and procedures
• Good working knowledge of T&D work processes
• Familiarity with the network topology, communication, and all point configurations for Self-Healing Teams into SCADA & YFA systems.
• Familiarity with voltage management, switching and tagging, system automation capability, outage restoration activities and associated processes aligned with regulatory and customer obligations.
• Knowledge of distribution grid software and technologies including: DSCADA, Distribution Management System, and Outage Management System.
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Behavioral competencies: innovation, collaboration skills, problem solving/decision making, and delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direct supervision or review
• Ability to research independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical abilities with proven technical and creative skills.
• Skills in critical thinking and investigations
• Ability to resolve issues that require initiative and sound judgment with general oversight.
• Project Management certification (PMP or Six Sigma).
• Change Management, BPM or BA Certification.
• Budget or financial analysis experience.