ERCOT Transmission EMS SCADA Control Center Leader

4 weeks ago


Austin, United States ThinkBAC Consulting Full time
Job Description
ERCOT Transmission EMS/SCADA Control Center Leader

Texas based role - Hybrid Work Schedule & Relocation Assistance Available

Join a company on a mission to expand grid capacity and create a cleaner and stronger energy infrastructure in Texas with with addition of a EMS/SCADA Transmission Control Center Leader.

This role will help drive transmission control center operation plans in compliance with NERC and ERCOT reliability standards. It is a leadership role and the expectation is that the incumbent will have management experience building out or leading transmission control centers in ERCOT (Texas). However, similar experience in other ISOs/RTOs will be considered.

The company has a strong foundation and reputation of building energy infrastructure projects to support the grid in states like Texas. This includes transmission (t-line), regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to various renewable energy technology platforms.

The position comes with a solid compensation package that includes multi-tier bonus structures and a strong benefits offering that competes with the leaders in their sector

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Transmission Control Center Leader / Transmission Operations Manager - Develop capital control center transmission operations and budget
  • Transmission Control Center Leader / Transmission Operations Manager - Develop operations strategy that coincides with ERCOT and NERC reliability standards
  • Transmission Control Center Leader / Transmission Operations Manager - Plan and implement contingency plans, emergency response, and system outages for operation of bulk electric system
  • Transmission Control Center Leader / Transmission Operations Manager - Attend ERCOT meetings/work groups and provide testimony at regulatory and legal proceedings related to ERCOT and NERC filings
General Experience Requirements:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
  • 10 years of transmission operations, SCADA/EMS operations, or control center operations
  • At least 5 years of transmission control center operations management
  • Familiarity with Open Systems International (OSI) or GE Reliance SCADA/EMS
  • Understanding of NERC and ERCOT reliability standards and policies
  • EIdeal candidates may have held the following titles: Transmission Control Center Director, Transmission Market Operations Director, Transmission Grid Controller, Operations Control Center Leader, Sr. Transmission Grid Operations Manager, Sr. Control Room Operation Manager


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