Operations Engineer Lead - Black Start

ERCOT • Taylor, TX

70d • $131,064 - $222,775

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (Required)
• Minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Operations experience with a gas pipeline or local distribution company is preferred

Responsibilities

• Investigate and support Black Start initiatives toward the improvement of the ERCOT Black Start Restoration process and plan
• Evaluate and produce technical assessments related to impacts of new technologies and their utilization in Black Start
• Investigate what technologies and methods other ISOs, RTOs and grid operators are utilizing to identify potential improvements to the ERCOT Black Start Restoration process
• Lead ERCOT's Black Start natural gas coordination and Gas Electric coordination efforts
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Black Start and natural gas industry terminology, requirements, and data availability
• Produce technical assessments of the impacts of natural gas system outages, operational flow orders and other gas restrictions on electric power generators
• Support control room operations during natural gas supply curtailment events, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Work on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Participate in industry working groups and forums
• Provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• Act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
• Typically work independently on assignments and projects
• Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
• Assist in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Participate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• Coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants and industry Regulatory agencies
• Foster and leverage strong working relationships with team and other internal departments

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long/short-term disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees