ERCOT · 2 months ago
Operations Engineering Lead - Black Start
Taylor, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $223K/yr
8+ years expERCOT is a leading organization in the Texas power grid and wholesale market, focused on innovation and inclusion. The Operations Engineering Lead will provide engineering analysis and technical support to ensure reliable operations of the electric power grid, particularly focusing on Black Start initiatives and the interface between natural gas and electric systems.
Energy
Responsibilities
Investigate and support Black Start initiatives toward the improvement of the ERCOT Black Start Restoration process and plan
Evaluate and produce technical assessments related to impacts of new technologies and their utilization in Black Start
Investigate what technologies and methods other ISOs, RTOs and grid operators are utilizing to identify potential improvements to the ERCOT Black Start Restoration process
Lead ERCOTs Black Start natural gas coordination and Gas Electric coordination efforts
Serve as a subject matter expert for Black Start and natural gas industry terminology, requirements, and data availability
Produce technical assessments of the impacts of natural gas system outages, operational flow orders and other gas restrictions on electric power generators
Support control room operations during natural gas supply curtailment events, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Works on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Has the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Participate in industry working groups and forums
May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
Typically works independently on assignments and projects
Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
May coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants and industry Regulatory agencies
Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with team and other internal departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Preferred
Operations experience with a gas pipeline or local distribution company is preferred
Company
ERCOT
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers.
501-1000 employees
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