System Operator I - III

City of Denton•Denton, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring, operating, and controlling the distribution/transmission system via the 24/7 System Operations Control center. The role responds to system conditions and coordinates activities involving the intrastate transmission grid within ERCOT operating guidelines to maximize the reliability of electrical service for the City of Denton citizens and DME customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office
System Operator I: 1 year of experience in electrical or related field
System Operator II: 2 years of experience in a 24/7 Electric System Operations Control Center
System Operator III: 2 years of experience in a 24/7 Electric System Operations Control Center
Must be able to obtain North American Reliability Council (NERC) Certification as a Transmission System Operator within twenty-four (24) months of employment (for System Operator I)
Must be able to obtain North American Reliability Council (NERC) Certification as a Transmission System Operator within twelve (12) months of employment (for System Operator II)
Must have North American Reliability Council (NERC) Certification as a Transmission System Operator or higher upon hire (for System Operator III)
Ability to respond to off shift emergency call out
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must have and maintain NERC Transmission System Operator Certification or higher
Ability to read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
Ability to work courteously with other employees and customers
Ability to lead others in job related matters

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English
Experience in Dispatch or in an electric system operation
Proficient in the use of a computer
Experience in a municipal government electric utility department
ERCOT System Operator Certification

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and responds to electric system conditions by monitoring the flow of electricity through the transmission, substations, and distribution system to the customers.
Oversees DME's lock-out tag-out program.
Takes corrective measures during emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures and routes load around the affected area.
Keeps electric crews notified of any changes in feeder routes.
Dispatches troubleshooters for emergency repairs to transmission and distribution feeders and equipment; receives trouble calls from police, fire, and individual customers; relays information to workers assigned to the area in which problem occurs, and utility management concerning system disturbances.
Monitors instruments to ensure electricity flows through the transmission grid properly.
Operates load tap changers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers, re-closing relays, and capacitor bank controls through SCADA control system.
Monitors and operates equipment in substations which change the characteristics of electricity and controls the flow of electricity in and out of substations.
Controls distribution of electric power over feeder circuits from substations; monitors VAR flow of the system and each individual feeder.
Keeps up with capacitor banks, switches, and feeder route locations.
Tags and logs any switches.
Monitors all feeders for trips or lockouts to minimize outages.
Maintains availability list.
Monitors weather and notifies crews of approaching storms.
Confers with operational/engineering personnel regarding the operation of the electric system.
Maintains NERC certification through CEHs.
Complies with NERC standards.
Authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable operation of the Bulk Electric System.
Assists with providing presentations at Department, City and Public meetings as requested.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and ability to follow all DME and APPA safety rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.