GMS Application Engineer (Level I to Senior)

JOB TITLE:

GMS Application Engineer (Level I to Senior)

JOB LOCATION:

Taylor, TX

JOB TYPE:

Direct Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary GMS Application Engineer-Markets: 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 Supervisor/Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Markets.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and the company'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/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues.
• Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation.
• 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.
• Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair MMS 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 MMS environments and applications as appropriate.
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support.
• Represents the Market Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings.
• 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.
  
  All Levels -- Preferred Work Experience

• Experience with Hitachi ABB or any MMS vendors suite of applications.
• Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI.
• Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl.
• Experience with PL/SQL.
• Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

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.

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 the company. Both company and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

COMPENSATION:

$75,000-$160,000