Summary
The Technical Specialist I-III T&D Services (DATA) is a member of a team responsible for the development and maintenance of the digital connectivity model for Oncor's 69kV, 138kV and 345kV bulk power grid, within the Energy Management System (EMS). This model represents approximate one-third of the state's bulk power grid, data for over 2000 stations, 10 million meters and is used 24x7 by Transmission Grid Operations to safely and reliable deliver electricity to Texans. The incumbent will also work with highly trained individuals to build and enhance the application's configuration and displays to improve the real time operational experience of the Grid Operators.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Performs all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other duties as assigned
- Using engineering one-line drawings, assist other Technical Specialists in the work group to create the database and/or display representation of substations, and associated transmission lines, including the definition of electrical connectivity and graphical information
- Using appropriate EMS editors, assist other Technical Specialists in the work group to develop the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) definitions for the integration of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
- Responsible for updating OSI databases, and the associated CIM Studio connectivity model, as necessary to represent topology changes based on engineering one-line diagrams and RTU point assignment sheets.
- Responsible for designing and sequencing display updates to support RTU checkout, asset commissioning and equipment energization using available documentation such as engineering one-line diagrams and construction sequence drawings.
- Responsible for supporting database synchronization and validation between the EMS Program and Development System (PDS), Quality Assurance System (QAS), and Production system (PROD).
- Respond to problem reports from the Grid Operators and the EMS user community
- Assist in testing code updates to the EMS prior to implementation on the production system
- Assist in monitoring the status and troubleshooting of the EMS database/display applications
- Review and implement design configuration changes to support modifications to the EMS application
Education, Experience, & Skills
Tech I
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required; a 2 or 4 years technical degree related to Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering discipline is preferred
- Experience in supporting a SCADA/EMS used for transmission and/or distribution control center operation
- Experience supporting real-time systems in an operating environment is preferred
- Knowledge of the TMS editors used to define the database, displays, and reports
- Functional knowledge of SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) processing
- Ability and willingness to gain fast track experience through training and job assignments
- Ability to utilize GIS editing tools is preferred
- Must be able to acquire and maintain an Oncor CIP Certification (Critical Infrastructure Protection)
Tech II (in addition to the requirements for Tech I)
- Two or four year technical degree related to Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering preferred
- Experience in supporting a SCADA/EMS used for transmission and/or distribution control center operation
- Experience supporting real-time systems in an operating environment is desirable
- Knowledge of the TMS/DMS editors used to define the database, displays, and reports.
- Functional knowledge of SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) processing
- Ability and willingness to gain fast track experience through training and job assignments
- Able to multi-task and perform at a high level in a fast paced environment
- Proficient in SQL and skills of basic database Administration
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
