Transmission System Operator, Senior

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Leander, TX

11h•$57•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the safety of personnel, ensuring the reliability of the electric grid, driving continuous improvement, and assisting with the creation of automated solutions to solve operational challenges for the transmission system.

Requirements

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
High School Diploma or equivalent
7 years of directly related experience
NERC System Operator certification
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

ERCOT System Operator Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the operations of the Transmission System Operators while monitoring the transmission system to ensure recommended operating limits are not exceeded
Write, validate and communicate switching orders for transmission and substation facilities consistent with the Transmission Services Safety and Health Handbook, PEC Transmission Switching Procedures Manual, and System Operations Procedures to ensure safety of field personnel while making transmission and substation facilities available for maintenance and construction activities
Operate the transmission system to ensure compliance with ERCOT Operating Guides and Protocols, NERC Standards and PEC Transmission Switching Procedures. Maintains close communication with ERCOT, keeping them informed of any changes in the PEC transmission system
Review all procedures to ensure compliance with PEC’s Transmission Services Health and Safety Handbook and the Transmission Switching Procedures
Direct and assist in System Emergencies (Black Start, System Outages, etc.) to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrity
Review planned daily switching to meet security guidelines and possible effects on Special Protection Schemes and assists with unplanned outages to ensure system reliability
Initiate notifications pertaining to the PEC transmission system equipment outages or pending situations that could result in customer outage, line overloading, equipment overloading or transfer limitations
Review all written logs pertaining to daily events to ensure proper logging and readability
Assist in planning and implementation of training programs
Maintain System Operations Daily Report, System Faults notifications, ERCOT Advisory, Watch, and Emergency notifications, and any other notifications concerning PEC’s transmission system or ERCOT related information
Support the goals and directives of the PEC Transmission Operations Engineering Manager and Transmission Engineering Manager
Attend annual ERCOT Black Start Regional training, annual ERCOT Training Seminar, and any other training and seminars as mandated by management, NERC, and ERCOT
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
Restore load following force majeure and mandated load shedding events
Approve all Transmission Orders prior to implementation by the Transmission System Operators
Perform transmission outage coordination duties during off-normal business hours and during the absence of the Transmission Outage Coordinator
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