Where: Albany, NY
Post date: N/A
Description of the role:
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Support Control Center operations and use of ADMS applications.
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Continuous improvement in tuning the system to expand ADMS coverage and provide the most accurate results possible.
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Provide engineering and technical support to the Control Centers for the safe, economic, and reliable operation of the electric generation, transmission and substation system.
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Analyzes and reports to the appropriate department, malfunctions or problems associated with ADMS/DSCADA system.
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Promote and implement procedural best practice and ongoing process improvement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the system outage coordination process.
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Interface with various divisions and departments in resolving and tracking the progress of resolutions to operating problems in support of reliable system operation.
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Provide technical support to the Control Centers in the resolution of system failures and equipment problems to ensure reliable system performance.
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Perform system and operating studies as required for planned work and for real time operations to support peak load and other unique system configurations assuring reliable operation.
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Support Operator training.
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Develop and maintain systems, designs, specifications, standards, models and procedures in order to support design, solutions and enhance safety, efficiency and operability and support local decision-making.
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Build and nurture relationships with industry peers and other external industry influencers to keep abreast of technical innovations and their potential benefits.
Attends industry related conferences / events. -
Practices and demonstrates the ability to create new concepts or solutions that are not always obvious to others.
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May be required to provide off hour and severe weather support (rotating on call basis).
Minimum qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree is required in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science strongly preferred, experience in troubleshooting and/or operation of 3 phase electric systems.
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Knowledge of electrical distribution circuit maps and hierarchy of electrical distribution circuits.
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Knowledge of distribution system planning & operations including power flow and load analysis, voltage quality, and fault analysis. Understanding of alternative energy sources (PV and Wind) and its effect on the distribution grid Well versed in the operations of computers and database management.
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Experience creating new ways to plan and operate the electric supply and distribution systems using advanced analytics and emerging technologies and industry trends.
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Requires deep understanding of the opportunities for National Grid inherent in emerging technologies.
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Familiarity with relational database systems Domain / Industry Knowledge surrounding control room software platforms is a plus.
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