Monday, November 06, 2006

AREVA Architect/Lead Developer in Dallas, TX

We have an immediate need for a Software Architect with Lead Developer skills for an assignment with one of our leading Dallas clients. You will provide the technical and architecture leadership for the AREVA software upgrade project which includes the upgrade of hardware and software for a Generation Control System. Serve as the subject matter expert for implementing the new AREVA EMP 2.3 upgrade to ensure design and modifications of the control system meet requirements. Ensure all design and development of custom business processes are integrated with existing operational, business and information systems. Provide technical direction throughout all phases of the AREVA upgrade project. This includes installation and configuration of eterraplatform, e-terracom, e-terracontrol, e-terraarchive, WEBFG and TrakR-EA components.

3+ years of AREVA experience is required, along with experience installing, upgrading and maintaining SCADA equipment, RTUs, and communications circuits. Extensive experience in the operation, dispatch, and control of generating plants is needed. You must be proficient in various SCADA protocols, RTUs including software, PC based RTU test equipment, telecom communication circuits, plant interface metering, and SCADA interface with plant AGC control systems. Past experience with the operation of SCADA and telecom systems such as in a control center environment, operating centers, or field support of these functions. The ability to investigate problems on the SCADA and communication systems, identify solutions, and resolve problems with a minimum of supervision and instruction is essential. Advanced knowledge of Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Economic Dispatch applications is preferred. Knowledge of Energy Management Systems also needed. Prefer knowledge of AREVA and ERCOT Protocol Documents and Operating Guides pertaining to QSE portfolio generation control is a plus. Advanced knowledge of ERCOT ISO Participant Interface XML notification and deployment messages is desired. Knowledge of business computer software such as MS Office, Visual Basic or another programming language is needed.
Experience: AREVA, SCADA, ERCOT, Energy, Utilities, Generation Control, AGC, RTU, XML, QSE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here