Transmission System Operator

Leander, TX, US, 78641

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Transmission Control Center - 8796 183A Toll Road, Leander, TX 78641

$48.78 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the transmission system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the electric transmission system meets demand while maintaining system parameters such as frequency, line flows and transmission-level voltage within prescribed limits

• Restore service (through SCADA and dispatch of field personnel) to transmission and substation facilities to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrity

• Coordinate complex switching activities with other utilities to make certain safety and reliability are upheld

• Ensure appropriate communications on all transmission events

• Review all written logs pertaining to daily events to ensure proper logging and readability

• Ensure proper documentation is completed to meet all regulatory requirements including but not limited to ERCOT and NERC

• Monitor and report all communication problems on RTU's and the EMS to ensure vital communications are available for normal and emergency operations

• Utilizes one-line diagrams as a tool in writing and checking switching orders

• Maintains working knowledge of all System Operations procedures, manuals, handbooks, plans and technology systems

• Maintains NERC Certification (at the Transmission Operator level) to assure understanding of NERC policies and to meet NERC requirements

• Provide recommendations to System Operations management on operating procedures, EMS enhancements, and training topics to improve processes and procedures

• Monitor weather conditions to ensure PEC system operations readiness during adverse weather conditions

• Maintain working knowledge of Real-Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA) and State Estimator tools and applications

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• Determine necessity to shed firm load during ERCOT Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) event, or any events where shedding firm load is necessary to maintain the integrity of the transmission grid and/or for the safety of personnel and equipment

• Analyze system voltage and performs daily/night and weekend load flow approvals for unplanned outages

• Maintain the security of confidential information

• Stay abreast of advances in technology

• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of EMS/ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

• Knowledge of technical presentations and reporting

• Knowledge of construction materials and products

• Experience working on EMS based infrastructure and comfortable building and executing training scenarios

• Skilled in time management

• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 4 years of directly related work experience

• NERC System Operator certification

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

• ERCOT System Operator Certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

• The employee may be required to travel

• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

  This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

  Position Open Until Filled

  Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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