Supervisor, Transmission System Operations

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 lead a dynamic team that is instrumental in 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. You will be trusted to: • Provides leadership and direction to staff. Hires, trains, assigns work, evaluates and manages performance and handles all aspects of staff supervision. Maintains awareness of department issues and responds to employee needs and concerns. Communicates with employees to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information.• Supervises and coordinates the operations of the Transmission System Operators and Associate System Operators while monitoring the transmission system to ensure recommended operating limits are not exceeded.• Responsible for the safe and reliable operations of the transmission system to ensure compliance with ERCOT Operating Guides and Protocols, NERC Standards and LCRA Transmission Switching Procedures. Maintains close communication with ERCOT, keeping them informed of any changes in the LCRA transmission system.• Reviews all procedures to ensure they concur with LCRA''s Transmission Services Health and Safety Handbook and the Transmission Switching Procedures.• Directs and assists in System Emergencies (Black Start, System Outages, etc.) to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrity.• Reviews planned daily switching to meet security guidelines and possible effects on Special Protection Schemes and assists with unplanned outages to ensure system reliability.• Responsible for notifications pertaining to the LCRA transmission system equipment outages or pending situations that could result in customer outage, line overloading, equipment overloading or transfer limitations.• Reviews all written logs pertaining to daily events to ensure proper logging and readability.• Assists Energy Systems Operations Trainer in planning and implementation of training programs.• Responsible for System Operations Daily Report, System Faults notifications, ERCOT Advisory, Watch, and Emergency notifications, and any other notifications concerning LCRA''s transmission system or ERCOT related information.• Monitors the System Operations Control Center facility security system during weeknights and weekends. This includes monitoring closed circuit live video, perimeter alarms, and determining employee/visitor building entry.• Oversees and monitors the training of Associate System Operators when performing on-shift work.• Supports the goals and directives of the SOCC Operations Manager and Transmission Services Operations Manager.• Attends annual ERCOT Black Start Regional training, annual ERCOT Training Seminar, and any other training and seminars as mandated by management, NERC, and ERCOT.• Has the authority to 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.• Has the authority to restore load following force majeure and mandated load shedding events.• Approves all Transmission Orders prior to implementation by the Transmission System Operators.• Performs transmission outage coordination duties during off-normal business hours and during the absence of the Transmission Coordinator. You qualify with: - Nine or more years of experience in real-time operation and control of electric transmission and/or distribution systems, transmission equipment field operations or power plant operations, with at least five years of experience in real-time operation and control of transmission grid operations. - A degree(s) in math sciences, electrical theory, electric power distribution, engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. - NERC System Operator Certification You are a great fit with: - ERCOT System Operator Certification 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: 11/17/2021 Central Standard Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

Created: 2021-11-29