SCADA EMS Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

** This job is being posted across two skill levels (Staff & Senior). Applicants will be considered for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify. **

Provide engineering and technical support for the SCADA/EMS system operation used to monitor and control the OGE Electrical system. Provide engineering expertise for the real time OGE transmission electrical system model used for operating the SCADA-EMS Power Flow, Contingency Analysis and State Estimator. Technical support includes programming, designing, implementing, and analyzing all facets of the SCADA/EMS system software. Ensures accuracy, integrity and continuous real time 24 hour operation of the SCADA/EMS system. Provides technical expertise and coordination to other OG&E departments.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides engineering and technical support of Power System Network applications, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Optimal Power Flow for System Operators.
• Provides support to System Operator team on matters related to state estimation and power flow analysis.
• Performs state estimator, power flow and contingency analysis during significant system events.
• Responsible for long term planning of EMS databases, sizing expansion and implementation so that expansion of the electrical system model can be accommodated.
• Develops and maintains seasonal transmission SCADA database equipment ratings. Verifies updates, facilitates notification process for updates, validates accuracy of the ratings, and resolves conflicts in ratings.
• Acts as a resource for members with less experience, may direct the technical work of others.
• Implements initiatives from Southwest Power Pool that result in changes to Energy Management processes and applications. Capable of specifying gaps in existing applications and initiatives. Represents the Company in Southwest Power Pool meetings and implements necessary changes to software and processes.
• Monitors industry activity to provide consultative advice on complex engineering matters related to transmission system operations and system dynamics
• Performs data management and data extraction as necessary to support business unit reporting, regulatory data requests and operations support.
• Develops and maintains appropriate documentation and operating procedures for all system and application functions.
• Coordinates ICCP communications to maintain superior real-time monitoring and data exchange with Southwest Power Pool and interconnected utilities.

REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing, modifying and maintaining system models.
• Experience using, modifying and maintaining SCADA/EMS systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying NERC reliability standards.
• Experience performing detailed event analysis following a disturbance on the transmission system.
• Able to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
• Self motivated.
• In depth knowledge and experience in multiple engineering initiatives.
• Able to work with supervision and make independent decisions.
• Strong project leadership skills.
• Ability to work within stringent deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with diverse personalities.
• Team player.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required On-Call rotation.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• This position is a classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work within stringent deadlines.
• Team Player.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with diverse personalities.
• In depth knowledge and experience in multiple engineering initiatives.
• Self motivated.
• Strong project leadership skills.
• Able to work without supervision and make independent decisions.
• Able to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver’s License)

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical
• Exams position specific - Consult Health & Safety
• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

Staff: $78,458 - $104,624
Senior: $94,848 - $126,464