Description
ERCOT is looking for a NERC RC Certified System Operator. The NERC RC Certified System Operator coordinates, regulates, and distributes electricity in accordance with set protocols and operating guides. Holds responsibility for the reliable operation of the ERCOT electric system and compliance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, including applicable operating and market guides and NERC Reliability Standards.
System Operator 2:
- Ensures the reliable operation of the ERCOT electric system and compliance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, including applicable operating and market guides and NERC Reliability Standards
- Processes Market participants' balanced schedules for resources and obligations of energy and ancillary services
- Responsible for frequency control of the ERCOT electric system and deployment of ancillary services
- Manages congestion on the transmission system and directs voltage control
- Ensures all required information is posted and recorded for settlement, accounting and auditing
- During abnormal operating conditions or system problems, evaluates the situation, directs and coordinates the solution with operating entities and market participants
- Implements and coordinates time error corrections, operating condition notices, advisories, watches, and emergency operations plans
- May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other less experienced system operators
- May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced system operators
- Works independently on assignments and tasks
- Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
- May participate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
System Operator 3, includes all of the above in addition to:
- Provides on the job training or help oversee the work of other less experienced system operators
- Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced system operators
- Works independently on assignments and tasks
- Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
- Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
System Operator Senior, includes all of the above in addition to:
- May serve as Subject Matter Expert for the team or department
- Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex scenarios
- Works on the most complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Has the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
- Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
- Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by supervisor
- Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced personnel
- Demonstrates skills as an expert user of grid applications and tools
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES (all levels)
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work rotating day/night 12-hour shifts Sedentary work
Roles and Authority, All Levels
The System Operator can be trained to fill any one of the following system operations desks
- Real-Time Desk
- Transmission Security Desk
- Reliability Unit Commitment Desk
- Reliability Risk Desk
- Resource Desk
- DC Tie Desk
The role of each of these 6 desks and the supervision of those desks represent the following NERC functional entities collectively for ERCOT ISO at any time
- Reliability Coordinator
- Balancing Authority
- Transmission Operator
Contact
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
From the same organization
9 Jul, 2025
