BTU-Electric Transmission System Operator

City of Bryan, TX • Bryan, TX

71d

About The Position

Responsible for directing the safe and reliable real-time operation of the Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) transmission and distribution system grids and ensuring the connectivity of the Bulk Electric System (BES), including monitoring the transmission facilities and electrical power supply and executing switching.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum of 2 years additional training or education in area of specialization, which could be the equivalent of an Associate's degree.
• Must possess at least five (5) years of work experience, including at least three (3) years directly related to the electric industry or a similar field.
• Must have demonstrated satisfactory performance and experience as a System Operator in Training or equivalent.
• Must possess NERC Certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical theory of a large, interconnected transmission grid.
• Operational knowledge of generators, transformers, power circuit breakers, relaying protection principles and switching practices.
• Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding, applying, and complying with all applicable NERC standards and ERCOT protocols.
• Monitors the BTU transmission system to ensure all applicable North American Electrical Reliability Council (NERC) standards and ERCOT Protocols are followed.
• Ensures the safe and reliable real-time operation of the BTU transmission system and also helps ensure the connectivity of the BES by monitoring the operating limits, developing contingency plans and directing switching operations.
• Monitors reactive reserve requirements to ensure resource availability meets system needs, both in real-time and hour/day ahead.
• Writes, reviews, coordinates, and directs switching activities and scheduled outages to ensure they have no negative impact on the needs of the BTU transmission system grid.
• Coordinates with ERCOT and with neighboring Transmission Operators/Utilities to alleviate System Operating Limits (SOL) and Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits (IROL) to protect the integrity of the BTU transmission system grid.
• During normal and emergency conditions, takes or directs timely and appropriate real-time actions such as shedding of firm load to prevent or alleviate SOL and IROL violations.
• Takes real-time actions to restore customer load and BTU transmission system assets following a disturbance.
• Directs the implementation of black-start and system restoration procedures, which may include directing and coordinating restoration activities with neighboring Transmission Operators.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.
• Assumes additional responsibilities/duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED