NERC RC Grid Operator – Reliability & Ops (Taylor, TX)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Taylor, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a System Operator role onsite in Taylor, TX. Responsibilities include ensuring ERCOT grid reliability, applying protocols, and coordinating with market participants to manage energy schedules and ancillary services.

The role requires working rotating day/night 12-hour shifts and may involve mentoring less experienced operators. Location is onsite in Taylor, near Austin, TX. Salary depends on experience and ERCOT guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work rotating day/night 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Understands and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers.
• Works under the direction of a supervisor to complete daily tasks and assignments.
• Ensures the reliable operation of the ERCOT electric system and compliance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, including applicable operating and market guides and NERC Reliability Standards
• Processes Market participants’ balanced schedules for resources and obligations of energy and ancillary services
• Responsible for frequency control of the ERCOT electric system and deployment of ancillary services
• Manages congestion on the transmission system and directs voltage control
• Ensures all required information is posted and recorded for settlement, accounting and auditing
• During abnormal operating conditions or system problems, evaluates the situation, directs and coordinates the solution with operating entities and market participants
• Implements and coordinates time error corrections, operating condition notices, advisories, watches, and emergency operations plans
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other less experienced system operators
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced system operators
• Works independently on assignments and tasks
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• May participate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• System Operator 3 (includes all the above in addition to): Provides on the job training or help oversee the work of other less experienced system operators
• Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced system operators
• Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• System Operator Senior (includes all the above in addition to): May serve as Subject Matter Expert for the team or department
• Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex scenarios
• Works on the most complex 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
• Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
• Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by supervisor
• Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced personnel
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of grid applications and tools

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a System Operator role onsite in Taylor, TX. Responsibilities include ensuring ERCOT grid reliability, applying protocols, and coordinating with market participants to manage energy schedules and ancillary services.

The role requires working rotating day/night 12-hour shifts and may involve mentoring less experienced operators. Location is onsite in Taylor, near Austin, TX. Salary depends on experience and ERCOT guidelines.