vTech Solution Inc · 10 hours ago
GMS Applications Engineer
Taylor, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expvTech Solution Inc is seeking a GMS Applications Engineer to support their Market Management Systems applications portfolio. The role involves design, development, testing, and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications, while also providing on-call support and troubleshooting for market applications.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Provides support for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications portfolio such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), QSE Training Simulator etc
Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications
Understands and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and culture
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects
May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers
Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments
Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues
Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation
Coordinate application set up and testing with QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate
Performs MMS model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures
Design and Test MMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes
Verify and support MMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching
Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair MMS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate
May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the MMS environments and applications as appropriate
Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support
Represents the Market Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings
Provides on-the-job training or helps oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
Works independently on assignments and projects
Participate in multifunctional teams to perform studies
Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
Participates with other departments to select and implement system changes as needed
Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
Serves as a Technical Lead for MMS portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live
Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios
Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex MMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components
Tests Non-Functional requirements of MMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to perform the tests
Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Provides support for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications portfolio such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), QSE Training Simulator etc
Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications
Understands and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and culture
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects
May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers
Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments
Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues
Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation
Coordinate application set up and testing with QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate
Performs MMS model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures
Design and Test MMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes
Verify and support MMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching
Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair MMS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate
May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the MMS environments and applications as appropriate
Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support
Represents the Market Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings
Provides on-the-job training or helps oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
Works independently on assignments and projects
Participate in multifunctional teams to perform studies
Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
Participates with other departments to select and implement system changes as needed
Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
Serves as a Technical Lead for MMS portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live
Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios
Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex MMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components
Tests Non-Functional requirements of MMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to perform the tests
Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Preferred
Experience with Hitachi ABB or any MMS vendors suite of applications
Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI
Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl
Experience with PL/SQL
Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)
Company
vTech Solution Inc
vTech Solution Inc. is a trailblazer in the IT services domain.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
TONY CORD, MBA
CEO Advisor - Chairman, Advisory Board
Emile Trombetti
Chief Growth Officer
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