Data Modeler

About the role

This Data Modeler assignment will provide support to the Energy Management Systems (EMS) organization (JDE) at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in maintaining accurate and up-to-date EMS databases and displays. Energy Management Systems (EMS) are used by Dispatchers to monitor, control, and optimize the power grid. This position will support the operations and maintenance of EMS Habitat systems hosted on the core Control Center Network (CCN) and the CCN DMZ. This position will perform EMS Habitat system data modeling, display modeling, database updates, providing customer coordination, facilitating custom software scripts, and maintaining quality documentation. This is a Contract position based out of Spokane, WA.

Responsibilities

• Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) data in the SCADAMOM database
• Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of substation interconnections in the NETMOM database
• Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP) data in the OAGMOM database
• Validate models, including interdependencies between the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Network models critical to the safety and reliability of the power grid.
• Develop and maintain user-interface displays in accordance with dispatcher specifications, including one-line diagrams, Intertie Protection Scheme (IPS) and Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) displays and tabular displays. This requires a working knowledge of e-terraHabitat display builders.
• Provide support for the bi-weekly deployment of updated EMS databases and displays to the operational systems, coordinating closely with BPA Dispatchers at both Dittmer Control Center (DCC) and Munro Control Center (MCC) and assist with unscheduled/emergency deployments
• Develop and maintain documentation related to all EMS database and display maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with EMS teams, Dittmer and Munro Dispatch, T&E, the field and other stakeholders to develop modeling and user display standards to promote reliability and consistency.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

Qualifications

Associates