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.
- 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 support for system backups, system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.

You qualify with:

- Six or more years of experience in developing, supporting, and troubleshooting SCADA, ICCP, GMS (AGC/ECA etc.) applications or other 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:

- Knowledge of plant operations and OSI Monarch GMS software
- Understanding of ERCOT market rules and modeling tools for implementation of updates
- Experience in developing software code for power system applications
- Experience in developing advanced tabular displays for operators’ situational awareness is preferred.
- Knowledge in power systems operation and control, control systems, AGC, generation dispatch, and 24x7 real-time operations
- Knowledge of structure, operations, and protocols of competitive electricity markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, PJM)
- Knowledge of Windows Server operating system

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.