City of Lubbock · 17 hours ago
Transmission System Operator
Lubbock, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCity of Lubbock is responsible for providing safe and reliable electric services, and they are seeking a Transmission System Operator to monitor and direct operations of the electric transmission and distribution systems. The role involves responding to system conditions, coordinating restoration of services, and ensuring compliance with reliability standards.
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Responsibilities
Monitor, Analyze and respond to electric system conditions by monitoring the flow of electricity through the transmission, substations and distribution system to the customers
Coordinate the restoration of service to transmission, substation and distribution facilities to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrity
Responsible for complying with NERC Reliability Standards and ERCOT, protocols and operating guidelines
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Also requires working various shift schedules and being available (on call) for additional duty
Maintain working knowledge of desk manuals, policies and procedures
Communicates with business units regarding the operations of the electric system
Take corrective measures during emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures and route load around the affected area
Troubleshoot for emergency repairs to transmission and distribution feeder and equipment
Relay information to workers assigned to the area in which problem occurs, and utility management concerning system disturbances
Monitor and operates equipment in substation which change the characteristics of electricity and controls the flow of electricity in and out of substations
Operate load tap chargers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers, re-closing relays and capacitor bank controls through control room
Control distribution of electric power over feeder circuits from substations; monitors VAR flow of the system and each individual feeder
Drafts, execute, and log switching activities
Monitor all feeders for trips or logouts to minimize outages
Monitor weather and notifies crews of approaching storms
Perform related duties as directed
Qualification
Required
NERC Certified TOP or RC level Grid Controller certification required
This position requires, in addition to any requirements of Human Resources (HR), and prior to a final job offer, per NERC CIP-004, the completion of a seven year criminal background check, identity verification (e.g. Social Security number verification), and the passing of a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA)
Continued employment in this position will require the NERC CIP-004 requirements to be satisfactorily completed every seven years from date of employment, and/or last PRA
Knowledge of comprehensive knowledge specific to bulk electric system operations; transmission interconnects and generating plant protocol; power plant maintenance and outage schedules
Knowledge of comprehensive knowledge of Transmission, substation and distribution safety procedures
Knowledge of comprehensive knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, plus ERCOT Protocols, ERCOT Operating Guides and Emergency Operations requirements
Knowledge of operational knowledge of Transmission, Substation and Distribution systems (protection schemes, equipment limitations, etc.)
Ability to work well under stressful conditions and responds to system disturbances with accurate decisions
Ability to prioritize trouble related calls and communicates with customers effectively
Ability to demonstrate skills in operating computer equipment by reading and analyzing data regarding system conditions; maintaining electrical outages to a minimum
Ability to assess advanced history of initiative and problem solving skills necessary to operate the system in a reliable and economical manner despite adverse conditions
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Also requires working various shift schedules and being available (on call) for additional duty
Preferred
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in an electrical technical or business-related discipline and two (2) years of practical experience in the Electric Utility industry or Transmission Distribution or any combination of relevant education and experience is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package
Company
City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock is a government organization that supports and develops education, healthcare, sports, and communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Brown, CPM, CGCIO
Chief Information Officer
Tilmon Hurt
Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee (CPOC) Member
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