Senior Transmission Operations Trainer, NERC Certified

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Transmission System Operations Trainer to lead training initiatives ensuring detailed operations and operator qualification. You will develop simulations and curricula aligned with ERCOT, NERC, and LCRA policies, preparing staff to pass required certifications.

You’ll collaborate across engineering, planning and field operations, and travel to field sites to deliver hands-on training within a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in design, delivery or implementation of technical training and/or operations.
• Experience with NERC and Reliability Coordinator/Independent System Operator protocols and procedures.
• English fluency and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver customized training programs and simulations for System Operations.
• Research ERCOT, NERC and LCRA policies and integrate them into training materials.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning and field operations to address operational issues in curricula.
• Prepare staff to pass internal requirements to operate the LCRA TSC system.
• Assist with ERCOT, NERC and TRE audit responses related to training.
• Deliver field-based training at substations, power plants and other sites.

Skills

NERC protocols

Adult instruction

OCC operations training

Education

Engineering degree or Education/related field

Tools

Energy Management System simulator

PowerPoint

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Transmission System Operations Trainer to lead training initiatives ensuring detailed operations and operator qualification. You will develop simulations and curricula aligned with ERCOT, NERC, and LCRA policies, preparing staff to pass required certifications.

You’ll collaborate across engineering, planning and field operations, and travel to field sites to deliver hands-on training within a dynamic utility environment.