ADMS Modeling Officer

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

• Work collaboratively with technical team members to ensure that modelling activities are properly addressed and the accuracy and performance of the ADMS model is maintained for use in the ADMS real-time and study applications. 
• Participate in the collection, compilation, and implementation of power system data required for the distribution network model and applications in ADMS, including connectivity and impedance models of feeders, substations, switches, regulators, protective devices, capacitors, and DERs. 
• Model both normal and alternate configurations of the Electric distribution system to support switching operations. Validate and reconcile differences between GIS-as-designed, SCADA-as-operated, and ADMS-as-modeled systems. 
• Perform model validation, using tools to execute power flow validation against SCADA measurements and field data. Create and maintain data quality metrics and reports.
• Integrate future AMI data into the ADMS power flow and outage management applications.
• Assist in developing and maintaining model data standards for identified model uses, model validation, assemblage of station and feeder models, power flow and advanced applications tuning and model deployment to ADMS systems.
• Participate in the maintenance, system upgrades, benchmarking, and enhancements to the ADMS system and GE Source modeler application.
• Collaborate with Application Support and Change Management (SCADA) and Data and Software Solutions sections to ensure synergy across transmission and distribution models, data integration, applications and infrastructure.
• Provide on-going support for System Operations staff, diagnosing and creating operating guides for real-time issues related to model inaccuracies.
• Collaborate with system operation coordinators, change management, distribution operations planning, distribution system planning, SCADA modeling and display team, GIS support team, distribution design group and technology project delivery team regarding distribution modeling and advanced application requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiencies and actively contribute to developing and documenting new workflows.
• Assist in the training of junior engineers, technical officers, and System Operators and other external staff on ADMS applications and modeling.
• Prepare formal reports and technical memorandums.

• Successful completion of a two year diploma in Electrical Technology from a recognized technical institute plus a minimum of five years' directly related experience;
  OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Must have completed Standards of Conduct training or be willing to complete it within two weeks of the start date.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• Familiarity with distribution modeling, CYME, power system analysis, ADMS and related technologies, outage management, distribution planning, and geographic information systems (GIS).
• Experience with smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration.
• Knowledge of control room processes and familiarity with control room positions and their duties/responsibilities would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer programs to perform system studies and analyze power systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a technical team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct, schedule, and complete work with minimum supervision.
• Must possess initiative and mature judgement with the ability to make and implement sound decisions
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic with the ability to gain the confidence of others.