Top 46 Transmission systems operator Jobs in Austin, Tx

Transmission System Operator, Senior
Pedernales Electric Cooperative —Leander, TX
- $56.81 - $71.01 an hour
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Utility Equipment Operator – Transmission Construction
Infravision —Austin, TX
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Flexible schedule
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Transmission System Operator
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- $122,000 - $149,100 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
Owner Operator / Lease-On Driver — OTR | No Equipment? New MC? We Work With All Situations
The Victory Collective —Austin, TX
- $1.20 - $2.20 per mile
- Contract
- Background check
- Owner-operator
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Fuel discount
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Equipment Mechanic – Utility Stringing Equipment
Infravision —Austin, TX
- Extended hours
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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CDL A Lease Purchase Truck Driver - OTR
MN89 INC —Texas
- $2,500 - $3,500 a week
- Heavy lifting
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
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Hydrovac Operator
Badger Daylighting Corp. —Hutto, TX
- $30 an hour
- Extended hours
- CDL B
- CPR Certification
- CDL A
- Opportunities for advancement
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Analyst Sr- Mainframe Operator
Genuine Parts Company —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
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3d
Market Operations Associate
RWE Americas, LLC —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
NERC RC System Operator
ERCOT/Electric Reliability Council of Texas —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- On-the-job training
Outage Coordinator Sr
ERCOT/Electric Reliability Council of Texas —Austin, TX
- $118,000 - $163,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Residential
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co. (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Austin, TX
- $110,000 - $400,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- System design
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Transmission System Operation Coordinator
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Transmission System Operator Sr
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- English
- Mentoring
Transmission Routing/Siting Permitting Lead
TTL Inc —Austin, TX
- $96,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Geospatial Field Technician I
SAM, LLC —Cedar Park, TX
- Full-time
- CAD
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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CDL Mini-Excavator Operator
Mears Broadband, LLC —Buda, TX
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Metering Programmer
University of Texas at Austin —Austin, TX
- $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 6 years
- System design
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Helicopter Operations Data Technician
Ascendion —Austin, TX
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
10d
Sr. Energy & Utilities Partner Solutions Architect, AMER Partner Industry & Solutions
Amazon Web Services, Inc. —Austin, TX
- $153,600 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- AWS
- Machine learning
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Transmission System Operator, Senior

Pedernales Electric Cooperative -
Leander, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$56.81 - $71.01 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Transmission Control Center, Leander, TX 78641

$56.81 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Midpoint of pay range: $71.01

Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining the safety of personnel, ensuring the reliability of the electric grid, driving continuous improvement, and assisting with the creation of automated solutions to solve operational challenges for the transmission system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate the operations of the Transmission System Operators while monitoring the transmission system to ensure recommended operating limits are not exceeded
Write, validate and communicate switching orders for transmission and substation facilities consistent with the Transmission Services Safety and Health Handbook, PEC Transmission Switching Procedures Manual, and System Operations Procedures to ensure safety of field personnel while making transmission and substation facilities available for maintenance and construction activities
Operate the transmission system to ensure compliance with ERCOT Operating Guides and Protocols, NERC Standards and PEC Transmission Switching Procedures. Maintains close communication with ERCOT, keeping them informed of any changes in the PEC transmission system
Review all procedures to ensure compliance with PEC’s Transmission Services Health and Safety Handbook and the Transmission Switching Procedures
Direct and assist in System Emergencies (Black Start, System Outages, etc.) to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrity
Review planned daily switching to meet security guidelines and possible effects on Special Protection Schemes and assists with unplanned outages to ensure system reliability
Initiate notifications pertaining to the PEC transmission system equipment outages or pending situations that could result in customer outage, line overloading, equipment overloading or transfer limitations
Review all written logs pertaining to daily events to ensure proper logging and readability

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Assist in planning and implementation of training programs
Maintain System Operations Daily Report, System Faults notifications, ERCOT Advisory, Watch, and Emergency notifications, and any other notifications concerning PEC’s transmission system or ERCOT related information
Support the goals and directives of the PEC Transmission Operations Engineering Manager and Transmission Engineering Manager
Attend annual ERCOT Black Start Regional training, annual ERCOT Training Seminar, and any other training and seminars as mandated by management, NERC, and ERCOT
Shed firm load during ERCOT Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) event, or any events where shedding firm load is necessary to maintain the integrity of the transmission grid and/or for the safety of personnel and equipment
Restore load following force majeure and mandated load shedding events
Approve all Transmission Orders prior to implementation by the Transmission System Operators
Perform transmission outage coordination duties during off-normal business hours and during the absence of the Transmission Outage Coordinator

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Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to less experienced staff. May act as a first-level supervisor when manager is out of the office.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of EMS/ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of technical presentations and reporting
Knowledge of construction materials and products
Experience working on EMS based infrastructure and comfortable building and executing training scenarios
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

High School Diploma or equivalent
7 years of directly related experience
NERC System Operator certification
Valid Texas Driver’s License
ERCOT System Operator Certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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