Sr Eng - Real-Time Analytics

Responsibilities

• Performs real-time technical analysis on “Last Gasp” outage notifications from Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to develop scope and identify cause of outages.
• Queries additional AMI meters, if necessary, to assist with positive identification of potentially failed equipment.
• Classifies the degree of certainty of outages based on AMI data, Distribution System configuration, Outage calls, and SCADA information.
• Develops Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) based on identification of failed equipment, any other existing outages, available resources, and other conditions (weather, traffic congestion, road conditions etc.).
• Provides real time updates to the ETR based on changes in outage conditions.
• Identifies outages where outage restoration is outside NVE’s control. Appropriately categorizes such outages in DMS.
• Verifies system restoration through “Restoration” signals from AMI.
• Identifies potential “Nested Outages” based on “Restoration” signals and AMI meter “Pings”.
• Manages Distribution System Outage “data stream” to support Business Intelligence based internal and external dashboards, notifications, and reports.
• Works directly with metering and call center leadership to improve data and information flow to customers via call center agents and web-based outage information.
• Analyzes distribution system interruptions and recommends solutions (equipment, procedures, or process improvements) to improve system restoration.
• Develops procedures and practices to be used by System Operators in the operation of the electric distribution system.
• Analyses Distribution Automation data, and provides real-time engineering and technical support for identification and resolution of potential and actual outages.
• Recommends changes to Distribution Automation settings, as needed.
• Conducts Real-Time Operations Engineering analysis on Distribution System, including Power Flow Analysis, Contingency Analysis, and Distribution System Voltage assessment.
• Provides technical support to System Operators and field personnel during system emergencies.
• Acts in a leadership capacity to manage real-time personnel resources, ensuring optimum level of Distribution System Operations support.
• Assigns additional resources, as needed.
• Provides training to Distribution System Operators.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical competence in electrical system design, planning, protection, operating characteristics, techniques and philosophy.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems engineering, construction practices and procedures, and report writing.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of operating, planning and engineering personnel, and regulatory agencies.
• Able to support System Control Operations in a 24/7 work environment.