Electric Grid Operations Apprentice (SCADA & Switching)

Bandera-Electric-Cooperative-2; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Paid time off

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is seeking an Electric System Operations Apprentice to support 24/7 outage restoration and grid reliability. You will work under a System Operator to issue switching orders, document activities, and assist with SCADA-based grid control.

A rotational shift and strong safety practices are essential for success. Minimum 6 months of related experience, high school diploma, and a Texas driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 6+ months of related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and Related Insurance.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Maintain a Flexible schedule for rotating shifts.
• Complete Northwest lineman college Year 1 System Operator Certification Program within first year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct all distribution electric outage restorations under supervision.
• Issue clearances and switching orders for field personnel per policy.
• Create, verify, and monitor switching orders and tagging per LOTO procedures.
• Maintain logs of daily activities, emergencies, and events for the distribution system.
• Utilize SCADA to control and monitor the distribution grid and manage configurations.
• Dispatch personnel and resources for outages; track and report progress.

Skills

Systems operations knowledge

SCADA experience

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

Outage Management System (OMS)

Job description

Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is seeking an Electric System Operations Apprentice to support 24/7 outage restoration and grid reliability. You will work under a System Operator to issue switching orders, document activities, and assist with SCADA-based grid control.

A rotational shift and strong safety practices are essential for success. Minimum 6 months of related experience, high school diploma, and a Texas driver's license are required.