Power Engineer / System Operator

Tenaska; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Incentive-based salary packages

Tuition assistance

Paid vacations and holidays

Wellness programs

Charitable giving program

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading energy company in Texas is seeking a System Operator responsible for monitoring and coordinating real-time dispatch of customer power generation facilities. This role requires an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline and strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and competitive salary packages. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to handle twelve-hour shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Strong customer service, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong customer service, time management, organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate real-time dispatch of power generation facilities.
• Ensure compliance with market and operational rules.
• Interact with traders and managers to evaluate generation surplus.
• Interact with Real-Time Traders and Asset Managers to monitor generation surplus/deficit positions.
• Utilize databases, spreadsheets, real-time and internet applications effectively.
• Maintain dependable attendance; work twelve-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

TPS Dallas
300 East John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 1000
Irving, TX 75062, USA

Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, an organization that’s adept in natural gas and power marketing, power management, development and acquisition of generation assets, operation of power plants and more.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.

Position Summary

The System Operator is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of the real-time dispatch of customer power generation facilities and controllable load resources across the United States.

Essential Job Functions

• Continuous compliance with the applicable market and operational rules.
• Coordination with power plant personnel and regional transmission organizations.
• Interacts effectively with Real-Time Traders and Asset Managers to monitor and evaluate generation surplus or deficit positions related to market opportunities.
• Strong computer and analytical skills and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications are a must.
• Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.
• This position requires working twelve hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Traveling to training seminars is required several times per year.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows (current) and Office (current), and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications required.
• Ability to prioritize assigned projects, multi-task, and confidently make critical decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have strong customer service, time management, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication skills.

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Generous sick leave
• Charitable giving program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

Tenaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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