Sr. GMS System Administrator

Petroplan is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator for our Generation Management System (GMS) on behalf of a Texas-based power & utilities company. This role involves supporting a 24/7 operational environment dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community.

The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal guidance and possess a strong understanding of GMS systems, power systems, and data historians.

This position will be based in Austin, Texas and is a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Apply in-depth knowledge and best practices in system administration.
• Stay current with dispatch protocols and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reliability and cybersecurity standards.
• Coordinate and configure data and control communications using protocols such as ICCP, MODBUS, and DNP with various stakeholders including power plants and market participants.
• Interface with IT infrastructure to configure systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Compile and respond to real-time data requests from various operational groups.
• Monitor system conditions and assist with investigations of grid events.
• Participate in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of SCADA/GMS devices and applications.
• Develop and deploy real-time GMS calculations and custom monitoring tools.
• Monitor system performance, maintain system architecture, and perform updates including security patches.
• Manage GMS incidents, perform root cause analysis, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support GMS applications, databases, and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
• Provide advanced support for system backups, restorations, and failovers during all hours.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and potentially oversee their work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least nine years of experience in SCADA/GMS or real-time monitoring and control systems. A relevant degree may substitute for some experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AspenTech OSI Generation Management System.
• Knowledge of Aveva OSIsoft PI application.
• Familiarity with ERCOT ICCP Handbook and protocols.
• Understanding of NERC CIP guidelines.
• Experience with patching Windows and Linux environments.
  

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