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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Grid Operations EMS Engineer or Analyst in BUTTE, Montana
Grid Operations Energy Management Systems (EMS) Engineer or Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn to use specialized computer applications
- Very proficient with computers and related equipment
- Good organizational and technical skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize numerous responsibilities
- Highly motivated, self-starter with good analytical, interpersonal and team skills
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and make decisions quickly and accurately
- Very good attention to detail and be able to consolidate information and ideas
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to work callouts and extended hours
- Ability to primarily spend time in an office and control center environment, mostly sitting or standing, using a computer terminal and phones with frequent required walking
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
- Programming experience highly desired
- Experience troubleshooting and programming SCADA applications highly desired
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Understand and comply with applicable FERC, NERC, and WECC standards, including Standards of Conduct, Reliability, and NERC CIP requirements for Cyber Security of Bulk Electric System Assets
- Support real-time electric transmission operations at the Control Center
- Maintain and advance technology used by Energy Management System (EMS)
- Research, specify and configure hardware and software to improve the EMS system
- Perform basic maintenance on computer systems associated with EMS
- Configure and maintain data communications between the Grid OPS EMS and field equipment
- Develop, maintain and support data transfer from the EMSs to other applications and systems
- Configure and maintain control logic and programming for Automatic Generation Control (AGC) signals and Automatic Generation Dispatch Signals (ADS)
- Computer programming for SCADA applications and custom built software applications
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with applicable WECC/NERC standards including cyber security for EMS environments
- Develop, revise and edit data visualization tools including real-time charts and SCADA Displays
- Respond quickly and professionally to support data requests as required
- Assist in preparing and implementing budgets
- Maintain and use all levels of networked computer technology including domain controllers and fileservers
- Demonstrate proficiency with the computer hardware and software necessary to conduct daily Grid Operations, specifically real-time SCADA and EMS software and associated supporting software
- Maintain positive working relationships with NorthWestern Energy internal departments and with other external entities
ENGINEERING POSITION WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
- Maintain and design Supervisory Controls And Data Acquisition (SCADA) modeling, displays, and point databases used by EMS
- Design and implement AGC logic and EMS Calculations to support real-time operations and meet NERC Standard Requirements
- Contribute to solutions that meet technical requirements, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practices
Full-time position.
Pay range for Analyst is $54,000 to $121,800 per year; pay range for Engineer (must have engineering degree) is $62,900 to $135,200 per year. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insu ance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Closes on May 1, 2024.