Transmission Coordinator Associate through Project Planning Coordinator

Oncor•Odessa, TX

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About The Position

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Working under the direct supervision of the Transmission Construction Manager, these roles are responsible for assisting in supporting the development and maintaining project construction schedules, developing and revising Construction Sequence Documents, coordinating construction efforts in the field among various entities, updating construction status information, and communicating as needed on overall project status with multiple parties. The assigned projects are in various stages of activity and are occurring simultaneously in most instances. These positions are expected to work from the office as well as the field, as required, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the role. The environment and working conditions can be physically and mentally demanding. This position requires frequent on-site visits regardless of weather conditions. Issues arise that may require immediate attention, some of which can be resolved remotely, while others require an unscheduled on-site visit.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Strong project management skills with experience managing large projects/programs.
Highly effective analytical, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability along with excellent negotiating skills and ability to influence others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues in public and private forums.
Has the computer skills to learn to use normal office programs and other company programs.
Applicants with prior design, construction management, and operation of electric grid experience are encouraged to apply.
Requires 2 or more years of experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering.
Requires 4 or more years of experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering.
Requires 5 or more years of experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Science, or Business are encouraged to apply.
Understands and is familiar with the design, operation and/or construction of Transmission electric system facilities and has a basic knowledge of Transmission line and substation construction activities and materials.

Responsibilities

Coordinating various meetings such as District status, pre-bid, pre-construction, customer-related, with Construction Manager, engineers, etc., as necessary, and provides solutions to any identified issues.
Communicating effectively on overall project status and maintains relationships with multiple parties both internal and external to Oncor to resolve construction and coordination issues.
Requesting line and equipment Clearance and Holds from Transmission Grid Management (TGM).
Prioritizing multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
Providing recommendations to the Transmission Construction Manager to improve processes, practices, and procedures to accomplish goals in a more efficient and cost effective manner.
Learning and applying the Oncor Transmission and Contractor Safety Handbook requirements.
Possessing and developing basic knowledge of Transmission line and substation construction activities and materials.
Ability to learn the computer skills required to use normal office programs and other company programs.
Manage a high number of projects assigned as well as changing project conditions which require a “re-shuffling” of project schedules on very short notice as needed.
Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Reading, interpreting, and understanding transmission project plans.
Conducting field visits to job sites to evaluate plan construction needs in order to develop detailed construction schedules and work sequence documents.
Identifying transmission facilities to be de-energized to facilitate construction, and determine sequence, duration, and dates each element will be requested to be out of service.
Requesting appropriate and timely system outages in the Transmission Outage Application software; determine if outages conflict with other projects in the portfolio; and, if so, decide on priority of conflicts and resolve to the least degree of uncertainty.
Developing construction schedules, as well as revising, and maintaining construction schedules and detailed construction sequence documents to minimize facility outages and risks to the electric system.
Developing a “Remediation Plan” and modifying work sequence documents/clearances, as needed, if conflicts arise because of new information provided at pre-construction meetings.
Making suggestions to construction contractors for potential alternative work plans to maintain the construction schedule.
Submitting and updating project Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR) information to Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Services and determine if the NOMCR date submitted in the model needs to be changed to meet the construction schedule.
Reviewing projects near the end of construction schedules for completeness and readiness to be placed in service, and if issues are identified, developing and communicating a “resolution plan” to the Construction Manager and other responsible parties.
Supporting the Development of construction schedules, revising, and maintaining construction schedules and detailed construction sequence documents to minimize facility outages and to minimize risks to the electric system.
Submitting and updating project NOMCR information to T&D Services.

Benefits

Annual incentive program.
Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401k match with student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption Assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.