Transmission System Operation Coordinator (Utilities)

Working in Transmission Operations at LCRA is working in the heart of the electric grid in Texas. The successful candidate must demonstrate the capability to contribute to a dynamic team that is instrumental in the execution of hundreds of millions of dollars of projects, safely coordinating multifaceted maintenance and capital project outages, responding to rapid expansion of renewables, proactively managing grid congestion, driving continuous improvement, and creating automated solutions to solve operational challenges. You will be trusted to: - Schedules and coordinates all LCRA TSC''s transmission system switching activities in conjunction with ERCOT in the planning of outages so that system-wide impacts may be considered and in conjunction with LCRA, other ERCOT utilities and LCRA customers to maintain the integrity of the transmission system.- Develops and maintains documentation of system outage plans and communicates plans to system operations staff. Enters outage schedule information in the ERCOT Portal (outage scheduler). Collects data and maintains database of switching activities.- Coordinates and negotiates outages with Independent Power Producers so that impacts and plans may be considered in their load planning process.- Establishes and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders regarding transmission system outages. Coordinates with management to discuss operational issues and schedules in order to meet internal and external needs. Coordinates with project management and engineering to provide operational perspective to project plans. Monitors and advises engineering and technical staff regarding changes to one-line diagrams, load flows, Remote Terminal Unit check-out procedures and transmission line constraints.- Advises Transmission System Operators and shift supervisory staff during normal and emergency situations. You qualify with: - Nine or more years experience in real-time operation and control of electric transmission and/or distribution systems, transmission equipment field operations or power plant operations. - A degree(s) in electrical engineering technology, electrical technology, electronics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. You are a great fit with: - Transmission System Operator experience, or- Substation or Transmission Operations Engineering experience, or- Transmission/Substation Construction experience You gain: - Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option - Life and disability insurance - Wellness program including wellness incentive - Extensive learning & development programs And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. Advertised: 10/15/2021 Central Daylight Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

Created: 2021-11-29