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RES

Field Support Technician

Dulce, NM · On-site

$25.96 - $32.45/hr

Uses a CMMS system as well as spreadsheets for maintenance tracking. * Adheres to the site safety ... Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures. * Receives job- and task-specific ...

RES

Field Support Technician

Dulce, NM · On-site

$25.96 - $32.45/hr

Uses a CMMS system as well as spreadsheets for maintenance tracking. * Adheres to the site safety ... Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures. * Receives job- and task-specific ...

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How much do nerc system operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for nerc system operator in New Mexico is $31.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a NERC System Operator?

A NERC System Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling the electrical power grid to ensure a reliable and balanced flow of electricity. They follow North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards to prevent outages and respond to system disturbances. Operators communicate with power plants, substations, and other entities to manage grid stability and emergency situations. They typically work in real-time control centers and must be NERC-certified to perform their duties.

What is a typical workday like for a NERC System Operator?

A typical day for a NERC System Operator involves monitoring real-time grid conditions, responding to alarms, coordinating planned and unplanned outages, and communicating with field personnel and neighboring utilities to maintain system reliability. Operators often work in a control room setting, using advanced software and monitoring equipment to oversee power flows and facilitate rapid responses to disturbances. The role requires vigilance, as operators must be ready to take swift, decisive action during emergency events or system anomalies. Shifts may cover nights, weekends, and holidays due to the 24/7 nature of grid operations, but this dynamic environment also offers opportunities to develop specialized expertise and advance into senior roles within grid management or operations planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a NERC System Operator?

To thrive as a NERC System Operator, you need a solid understanding of electric power systems, grid operations, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field and the NERC certification. Familiarity with energy management systems (EMS), SCADA systems, and outage coordination tools is critical. Strong decision-making abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to perform under pressure help operators excel. These competencies ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power grid in compliance with federal standards.

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Infographic showing various Nerc System Operator job openings in New Mexico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,885 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT 4 3240 LANL Los Alamos, NM

OLH Inc.

Los Alamos, NM • On-site

$150 - $230/hr

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Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a small woman-owned firm, recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

Duties / Responsibilities
  • Advise on the Databricks reference architecture covering Lakeflow, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Mosaic AI, Databricks SQL, and Databricks Apps.
  • Provide hands‑on guidance on Databricks full-stack solution design.
  • Advise on design of both data movement (e.g., batch, real‑time streaming) and zero‑copy patterns.
  • Guide platform migrations from legacy SQL and document stores onto Databricks and related cloud data platforms.
  • Recommend security, governance, and compliance‑as‑code: Unity Catalog ABAC, governed tags, row filters/column masks, key management, networking security and compliance security profiles.
  • Advise on design of segregated/tiered data pool architectures aligned to the organization’s data classification policy and applicable regulatory requirements, including cross‑tier data movement.
  • Recommend FinOps and performance standards, workload and cost management.
  • Mentor data engineers, analysts, and AI/ML teams participation in architecture reviews and contribute to standards.
  • Work with information & cyber security, and other teams as needed for compliance to policies and standards.
  • Evaluate emerging Databricks capabilities and recommend adoption strategies, including endpoint integrations with third parties as they evolve.
Required Qualifications – Education & Experience

Education: MS, 20 years designing, building, and operating Databricks workloads with medallion layer architecture.

  • Hands‑on experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark Structured Streaming, Lakeflow (or DLT/Live Tables), Databricks SQL, MLflow, and Mosaic AI Model Serving.
  • Strong experience in cloud architecture supporting the platform (VPC/VNet, Security, S3/ADLS, KMS, etc.)
  • Proven experience migrating enterprise data workloads from legacy/on‑prem data warehouse/lake to Databricks.
  • Production streaming and CDC experience.
  • Depth in security and governance: Unity Catalog policies (ABAC), classification, encryption, access auditing, compliance‑to‑control translation.
  • Hands‑on experience designing multi‑tier Databricks architectures driven by data classification requirements.
  • Strong Python and SQL, Spark, Notebooks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Databricks certifications.
  • GenAI and agent systems on Databricks experience.
  • Delta Sharing and Databricks Clean Rooms for controlled, governed data exchange across organizational/cross‑tier/system boundaries.
  • Familiarity with Oracle EBS and SAP enterprise data.
  • Experience with SAP BDC/DataSphere and Databricks integration to SAP BDC, with zero‑copy patterns.
  • Lakeflow Designer, Databricks Apps, Genie, Databricks One.
  • CI/CD, Infrastructure‑as‑Code (e.g., Terraform) for data platforms.
  • Experience in designing, building, and supporting BI reporting layers.
  • Data Quality and Data Governance experience.
  • Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g., utilities, life sciences, government services) and exposure to related frameworks (e.g., FERC/NERC, HIPAA, GxP, GDPR, FedRAMP, ITAR, etc.).

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at hr@olhinc.com or 706‑922‑5014.

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