Summary
A successful candidate will have a basic understanding of electrical theory or power system operations, experience or knowledge of switching and tagging procedures and experience operating power system equipment. The candidate must be capable of acquiring an in-depth working knowledge of power system and operational fundamentals through self study and classroom training. Must obtain ERCOT and NERC certifications and successfully complete designated classroom training provided by Oncor training instructors.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Within one year from employment obtain one of the following NERC Certifications:
- Reliability Coordinator
- Transmission Operator or,
- Balancing, Interchange and Transmission.
- Successfully complete a designated portion of the Oncor training program.
- Meet expectation for gaining a working knowledge of power system operations.
- Successfully complete NERC CIP training and background check.
- Gain a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
Education, Experience, & Skills
- Two year degree in electric power technology or equivalent work experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of power system facilities
- Obtain ERCOT and NERC certification within one year from employment
- Ability to learn power system operations
- Analytical thinking skills
Measures of Success
- Obtained required certifications within the designated time frame.
- Successfully completed a designated portion of the Oncor Training Program.
- Demonstrate effective and clear verbal and written communication
- Obtained a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
- Exhibits the capability of acquiring in-depth operational knowledge
Transmission Grid Controller
Summary
A successful candidate will have a basic understanding of electrical theory and power system operations, experience or knowledge of switching and tagging procedures and experience operating power system equipment. The candidate must be capable of acquiring an advanced working knowledge of power system and operations through self study and classroom training. The candidate must have a NERC Certification and obtain ERCOT certification. The candidate must be capable of successfully progressing through the Oncor Training Program.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Will have thorough understanding of Oncor operating procedures.
- Will successfully demonstrate through simulation operational skills and knowledge learned throughout the training based on Oncor operating procedures.
- Perform real time control room switching under the supervision of a Senior TG Controller during training period.
- Effectively communicate information to other transmission entities, ERCOT and distribution under the supervision on a Senior TG Controller during training period.
- At the completion of the Oncor Training Program, must show proficiency in all areas of system operations.
- Must be capable of obtaining ERCOT Certification and progressing to Senior TG Controller.
- Successfully complete NERC CIP training and background check.
- Capable of understanding and adhering to Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
Education, Experience, & Skills
- Two year degree in electric power technology or equivalent work experience
- Basic knowledge of power system facilities
- Have a current NERC Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator or Balance, interchange and Transmission certification.
- Ability to learn advanced power system operations
- Analytical thinking skills
Measures of Success
- Maintain and obtain required certifications
- Completes simulation exercises in a acceptable manner
- Perform adequately under the supervision of a Senior TG Controller
- Effectively communicates internally and with other entities
- Successfully completed the Oncor Training Program
- Exhibits a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook
- Exhibits the capability of acquiring in-depth operational knowledge
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
