Control Center Operator Job Bastrop area,Texas USA,Energy/Power Generation

Position: CONTROL CENTER OPERATOR 1
Position Title:

Control Center Operator 1

Department:
Electric Operations & Engineering/Field Operations

Reports to:

Control Center Superintendent

Supervision Received:
Direct Supervision

Supervision Exercised:
None

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

The selected candidate will work at both the Bastrop Headquarters and Giddings Engineering locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor all systems and equipment in the Control Center.
Alert operators of all conditions, alarms and advisories that affect the Bluebonnet's electrical system.
Answer trouble calls from membership and record pertinent customer account information.
Demonstrate interest in improving Bluebonnet's service and efficiency with progressive technology and a positive image.
Notify and assist emergency response personnel as directed.
Perform recloser monitoring, operation and testing through SCADA system and equipment.
Comprehend and adhere to established Bluebonnet employee policies, procedures and guidelines.
Assist in entering real time events into all event and daily logs.
Monitor weather and operating conditions affecting the safe and reliable operations of the Bluebonnet electrical system.
General awareness of current developments in areas of interest to the department.
Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, members, and vendors at all times.
Maintain regular attendance; arrives to work on time and is prepared to work.
Use safe work practices and judgments at all times and in all situations.
Required to be on-call, available to work weekends, holidays and non-standard hours as needed.
Attend various schools and in-house training classes.
Travel to various Bluebonnet offices and locations to assist in operations.
Demonstrate and act in accordance with Bluebonnet's Values.
Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Bluebonnet Red Flag policy.
Maintain Tour ready Control Center at all times.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Office Equipment including computer, large touch-screen computer, printers, copier, radio system, fax, etc.
May be required to drive a cooperative vehicle.
According to established need, must maintain a mobile phone and appropriate communication plan.

Physical Demands:

Requires repetitive motion of hands and fingers such as dialing and keyboarding.
Light lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Ability to remain alert over a 12-hour period in order to respond to a variety of emerging events.
Ability to work a rotating shift and extra hours when required.
Ability to perform multiple duties with high degree of accuracy.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and environment.
Occasional travel with overnight stays to attend conferences and training seminars or workshops may be required.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment.
Hours are consistent with shift work as well as employee and member requirements.
Attendance at evening meetings, conferences, workshops and other professional meetings including overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Utility industry experience preferred.
Associates degree preferred or technical or vocational training in computers, math or electrical theory.
High School level command of spelling, grammar and math required.
2-4 years' experience in related field, preferably in real-time operation and control of electric transmission or distribution systems, transmission or distribution field operations or Control Center atmosphere.

Licensing and Certification:

System Operator certification preferred.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood-borne pathogens.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Ability to enter data into Customer Information System.
Ability to perform multiple duties and tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Solve problems effectively with direct supervision.
Maintain a high degree of professional excellence.
Basic computer skills in the following applications: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP time entry.
Interpersonal skills that result in effective working relationships with peers, members and vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner; focused on improvement or problem resolution in a constructive, positive, and professional manner.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Applications will be accepted through June 12, 2026.