GEUS
TD SYSTEM OPERATOR
GEUS, Greenville, Texas, United States, 75401
Applications are now being accepted for the position of:
T&D System Operator
FUNCTION:
Submit Day-Ahead and Real-Time resource plans and ancillary service bids daily to QSE under the direction of the Energy Market Manager. Responsible for monitoring and controlling transmission, substation and distribution facilities to ensure all facilities loadings are within ratings. Monitor system conditions and direct restoration of electrical service during abnormal and/or emergency outages on both the transmission and distribution system. Work with other System Operators, Substation employees, T&D employees, TMPA and ERCOT to maintain a safe and reliable system. Responds to system conditions and performs activities according to policies and procedures in conformance with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Texas Reliability Entity (TRE), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) operating guidelines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor the transmission and distribution system through the use of SCADASubmit the Day-Ahead plans on a daily basis to QSEUpdate Energy Market Manager and QSE of any know unit outages or issuesMaintain accurate market spreadsheets for settlements and historical dataCoordinate the restoration of service to transmission, substation and distribution facilities to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrityMaintain working knowledge of desk manuals, policies and proceduresDraft, execute, and log switching order activitiesSubmit and update Transmission outages to ERCOTProvide Energy Market Manager and CSO of any ERCOT daily hotline noticesMaintain accurate operator notes and daily operator logsMaintain and update the transmission and distribution maps in the operation centerAnswer and dispatch trouble calls for GEUS electric, cable and internet, and city utility services as neededAttend Annual Operator training seminar and Annual Black Start training at ERCOTComplete 32 hours of emergency operations training annuallyDocument outage information in outage databaseMonitor weather and notifies crews of approaching stormsControls electric transmission equipment in a safe and reliable manner in compliance with NERC, TRE, and ERCOT policies, procedures, and standards.Complete necessary training to maintain NERC Certification or study provided NERC Certification material in order to become NERC Certified
The primary responsibilities only include essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Transmission operations NERC Certification, or ability to become NERC Certified within 12 months of hire dateHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to work under stressful conditionsMust be able to work a 12-hour rotating shiftAbility to learn to comply with applicable NERC, TRE, and ERCOT policies, protocols, guidelines, record keeping and retention requirements.Basic Computer Skills to include word processing, Microsoft Excel and Teams Instant MessengerFamiliarity with the ERCOT System preferredFamiliarity with SCADA and transmission/distribution systems preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsPrevious Transmission system operations or related field experience preferred.PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment and operate hand tools.Be able to climb a six-foot platform ladder to make changes to wall maps in control roomSalary Range DOQ plus benefits
Fulltime Employment
Closing Date: Open Until FilledTo apply, you must submit a City of Greenville/GEUS application form.
Resumes may be submitted as an addendum to the official application form.
Apply at the City of Greenville Human Resources Office located at 2821 Washington Street, by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403, through E-Mail to jobapps@ci.greenville.tx.us, applications forms are available on the Citys Website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us
(903) 457-3118 or for TDD (903) 457-3128.
Security background check required as well as drug screen and physical.recblid dmqy66jx3adjeddf1latvrqzh144tf
T&D System Operator
FUNCTION:
Submit Day-Ahead and Real-Time resource plans and ancillary service bids daily to QSE under the direction of the Energy Market Manager. Responsible for monitoring and controlling transmission, substation and distribution facilities to ensure all facilities loadings are within ratings. Monitor system conditions and direct restoration of electrical service during abnormal and/or emergency outages on both the transmission and distribution system. Work with other System Operators, Substation employees, T&D employees, TMPA and ERCOT to maintain a safe and reliable system. Responds to system conditions and performs activities according to policies and procedures in conformance with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Texas Reliability Entity (TRE), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) operating guidelines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor the transmission and distribution system through the use of SCADASubmit the Day-Ahead plans on a daily basis to QSEUpdate Energy Market Manager and QSE of any know unit outages or issuesMaintain accurate market spreadsheets for settlements and historical dataCoordinate the restoration of service to transmission, substation and distribution facilities to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrityMaintain working knowledge of desk manuals, policies and proceduresDraft, execute, and log switching order activitiesSubmit and update Transmission outages to ERCOTProvide Energy Market Manager and CSO of any ERCOT daily hotline noticesMaintain accurate operator notes and daily operator logsMaintain and update the transmission and distribution maps in the operation centerAnswer and dispatch trouble calls for GEUS electric, cable and internet, and city utility services as neededAttend Annual Operator training seminar and Annual Black Start training at ERCOTComplete 32 hours of emergency operations training annuallyDocument outage information in outage databaseMonitor weather and notifies crews of approaching stormsControls electric transmission equipment in a safe and reliable manner in compliance with NERC, TRE, and ERCOT policies, procedures, and standards.Complete necessary training to maintain NERC Certification or study provided NERC Certification material in order to become NERC Certified
The primary responsibilities only include essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Transmission operations NERC Certification, or ability to become NERC Certified within 12 months of hire dateHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to work under stressful conditionsMust be able to work a 12-hour rotating shiftAbility to learn to comply with applicable NERC, TRE, and ERCOT policies, protocols, guidelines, record keeping and retention requirements.Basic Computer Skills to include word processing, Microsoft Excel and Teams Instant MessengerFamiliarity with the ERCOT System preferredFamiliarity with SCADA and transmission/distribution systems preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsPrevious Transmission system operations or related field experience preferred.PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment and operate hand tools.Be able to climb a six-foot platform ladder to make changes to wall maps in control roomSalary Range DOQ plus benefits
Fulltime Employment
Closing Date: Open Until FilledTo apply, you must submit a City of Greenville/GEUS application form.
Resumes may be submitted as an addendum to the official application form.
Apply at the City of Greenville Human Resources Office located at 2821 Washington Street, by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403, through E-Mail to jobapps@ci.greenville.tx.us, applications forms are available on the Citys Website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us
(903) 457-3118 or for TDD (903) 457-3128.
Security background check required as well as drug screen and physical.recblid dmqy66jx3adjeddf1latvrqzh144tf