ENGIE is a global energy company, a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and energy services. With 100 000 employees in more than 70 countries worldwide, ENGIE achieved revenue of €93.8 billion in 2022. ENGIE is committed to being a leader in the energy transition. We are looking for talented and motivated people to create the future of energy. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity, and help us meet the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.
Under limited supervision, the SCADA/GMS Engineering Advisor performs engineering, technical, and regulatory compliance work in support of the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition/Generation Management System (SCADA/GMS) and provides support for the Security and NERC CIP Compliance program, commissioning and integration of Engie and 3rd party Generation Assets into the Generation Management System (GMS).
This position is located in Houston, TX and reports to IT Senior Advisor ENGIE Energy Marketing North America IT.
What you’ll do:
- Support 24/7 Generation Management System (GMS) and associated systems.
- Knowledge of plant operations and OSI Monarch GMS software.
- Knowledge of working with PI tags to OSISoft Pi Historian.
- An understanding of ERCOT market rules and modeling tools for implementation of updates
- Experience in developing software code for power system applications.
- Having experience in developing sophisticated tabular displays for operators’ situational awareness is preferred.
- Knowledge in power systems operation and control, control systems, AGC, generation dispatch, and 24×7 real-time operations
- Knowledge of structure, operations, and protocols of competitive electricity markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, PJM, SPP)
- Knowledge of data integration for different energy markets.
- Strong understanding of ERCOT QSE operations and managing portfolios of generating resources.
- Familiarity with OSII Monarch databases from DB dumps to relational data structures for reporting and analysis.
- Familiarity with the use of OpenCalc
- Familiarity with the use of OSII Data explorer.
- Perform point-to-point checkouts and verify telemetry quality.
- Interact with ISO and outside vendors for data transmit/receives of high accuracy telemetry data
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and GMS SCADA experience.
- Minimum 7 years of general SCADA experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in SCADA application support.
- General knowledge of generation control systems (GMS).
- General experience with SCADA protocols with emphasis on DNP 3.0 over TCP/IP and ICCP.
- General experience with OSISoft PI historians.
- Proficient with Windows operating systems and commonly used programming technologies such as C, C#, Java, Visual Basic, .Net and SQL. Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint).
- Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the job.
- Knowledge of various ICS (Industrial Control System) communication protocols with emphasis on DNP 3.0 and ICCP as well as visualization tools and HMI.
- Ability to perform guided systems testing of specification requirements.
- Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a 24/7 environment and response within adequate time.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with ENGIE employees and vendors/customers
Additional Information/Conditions:
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
- Could involve some lifting
- Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
- Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range: $97,965 – $163,590, annually
- Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
- In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
- At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
- More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
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Business Unit: GEMS
Division: GEMS – BP AMERICAS
Legal Entity: ENGIE ENERGY MARKETING NA, INC.
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full – Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree