Nerc System Operator Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

About us:

Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy expansion solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through its transmission business, LS Power Grid, the company built and operates 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission and 7 transmission utilities and has another 375+ miles currently in construction or development. LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are meeting the growing needs of the energy expansion, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised more than $76 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure.

Our Purpose, Mission, & Values:

Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world

Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem

Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership

Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset.  We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences.

Benefits

We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.

Compensation

LS Power offers highly competitive compensation and benefits packages and is committed to the career development of its employees.

About the Role:

The Transmission System Operator is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of LS Power Grid’s high-voltage transmission system from the centralized operations center in Austin, TX. In this role, you will monitor and control transmission assets in real time to support the reliable delivery of electricity across the region, using Energy Management System (EMS) tools and real-time data to assess system conditions and respond to potential issues.

This role operates in a 24/7 control room environment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. All work is performed in accordance with applicable reliability and regulatory standards, including NERC, ERCOT, Texas RE, PJM, RF, CAISO, WECC, and FERC, while working as part of a collaborative control room team focused on maintaining grid reliability

What you will do:

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to real-time electric system conditions using the EMS.
• Operate and control electric transmission facilities in compliance with FERC, NERC, ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and LSPG procedures, rules, and standards.
• Coordinate with field personnel and neighboring utilities to safely remove and return transmission equipment to service during normal and abnormal conditions.
• Monitor and control voltage levels and power flows to maintain system reliability; analyze system data and implement corrective actions as required.
• Perform high-voltage switching operations during normal and emergency conditions while ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Communicate planned and unplanned transmission outages in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Assist with development and maintenance of LSPG transmission operations and maintenance procedures, guides, and manuals.
• Support EMS system integrity, including assisting with one line diagram and system updates.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with all applicable NERC, ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and LSPG documentation and retention requirements.
• Provide shift coverage, as needed, in accordance with established scheduling and staffing requirements.
• Participate in required training to maintain NERC certification.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We want you on our team because you…

• Are a disciplined and selfmotivated professional who performs effectively for the job as described.
• Communicate clearly and precisely, especially during timesensitive or abnormal system conditions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and sound judgment when responding to operational challenges.
• Take ownership of your work and contribute positively to a teambased control room culture.
• Bring a strong technical aptitude, including a solid foundation in math and electrical principles.

Ideally, you have

• An Associate (AAS) degree in Electrical Technology or an equivalent science or technology field is desired; military experience may be considered in place of a formal degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the electrical power industry or military power field.
• Prior experience operating within the ERCOT, PJM, or CAISO area (preferred).
• The ability to obtain a valid NERC Reliability Coordinator certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Formal education or technical training related to power plant operations, electrical work, instrumentation & controls, or a similar discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• The ability to work rotating 12hour shifts in a 24/7 transmission operations environment.