Engineer (Energy Management Systems Department)

Energy Market Authority

Contract

What the role is

The key scope of work for the position is to provide operational support of Energy Management Systems which involves round the clock monitoring and control of electricity generators as well as the electricity and natural gas transmission networks. In addition, the position is also required to operate a Cybersecurity Operation Centre to monitor cybersecurity threats and manage Power Sector Critical Information Infrastructure incidents.

What you will be working on

• Energy Management System
• Provide first-level technical support to the Energy Management System to ensure high availability and reliability. This includes attending to technical problem reported by Power System Operators, operations and maintenance of Energy Management System, other supporting operational technology systems, OT/IT network & security infrastructures to ensure these systems (both hardware and software applications) are of high availability and reliability.
• Participates in the design and technical enhancements on mission-critical Energy Management Systems (EMS) such as integrating renewables such as solar, energy storage and electricity imports into EMS to meet operational business requirements. This also includes fine tuning of power system applications to support real-time operations such as power system studies (e.g. Contingency Analysis, Transmission Network Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis), Automatic Generation Control, load forecast, solar PV forecast, telemetry, State Estimator, and the Dispatcher Training Simulator.
• Coordinate with Licenseses' to facilitate connection of new generation facilities, transmission network equipment (both electricity and gas systems) including performing updates and validate of EMS databases with field equipment and market operation.
• Cyber Security Monitoring for Power Sector
• Provide first-level technical support for Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) to manage cyber incident that may cause severe impact to Power System Operation and Power Sector's Critical Information Infrastructures (CIIs). Job responsibilities include analysing security alerts, identifying anomalies, report findings to stakeholders. Perform daily triage of the security cases and following up with CII Operators and resolution of incidents reported.
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Management
• Develops technical solutions, including cyber security mitigation measures and/or configuration changes to meet regulatory requirements such as Cybersecurity Act and CCoP.
• Coordinate security reviews risk assessments, security audits that can effectively pre-empt and identify significant security loopholes or weaknesses. This include carrying out documentation reviews, testing and implementing recommendations by the auditors, and performing system patching.
  In addition, the department also maintain other critical supporting infrastructure such as Uninterruptible Power Supply, fire protection system, security access system etc to ensure reliable operation of the EMS system and the operation centres.

What we are looking for

• Keen interest in the field of OT cybersecurity, power system engineering and serving in public service.
• Competency in computer programming, technical hardware architecture, Linux/Unix/Windows Operating System. Familiar with basic networking commands and understanding of basic networking protocol and security concepts. Good understanding of information security practices related to ISO 27001, Risk Assessment, Application and Network Security.
• Good understanding of Power System Engineering, Control Centers Operations, electricity substation/gas facility environments and devices would be added advantage.
• Fresh graduates will also be considered

About Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore.
At EMA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning and employee well-being. Joining us means embarking on a meaningful career where you will be part of a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, experiencing a unique adventure of discovery and growth.
We empower our people to drive innovation at every level Our open culture encourages teams to embrace diverse perspectives, enabling you to push beyond the status quo We are committed to energising your growth through ample opportunities for skill development. helping you become an expert in your field and a valuable asset to the energy industry.
You also stand to enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits which are designed to meet your needs and prioritise your holistic well-being.
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About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Energy Market Authority or the wider Public Service.