Electrical Control Center Operations Leader - Utility & Renewables
Listed on 2025-12-09
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Operations Manager
T&D Control Center Operations Leader - Electrical Utility Renewables
Location:
Austin, TX area - 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 the addition of an T&D Control Center Operations Leader.
This role will help drive round the clock operations for Electrical Distribution Control Center Operations in compliance with NERC and ERCOT reliability standards. It is a leadership role and the expectation is that the incumbent will have leadership/supervisory experience building out or leading distribution control centers in ERCOT (Texas). However, similar experience in other ISOs/RTOs will be considered. MUST have experience with SCADA based remote monitoring systems and outage management.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.
Solid compensation package that includes multi-tier bonus structures and a strong benefits offering that competes with the leaders in their sector!
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the day-to-day round the clock operations of the Electrical Distribution Operations Center, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Supervises and mentors a team of control center operators providing coaching and development opportunities.
- Monitors and analyzes real-time data on the SCADA based distribution system, identifying and responding to potential outages and equipment issues.
- Creates CMMS work orders to track faults, outages, and maintenance.
- Dispatches crews to address equipment malfunctions, outages, and restoration efforts.
- Ensures clear communication and coordination with field crews, maintenance personnel, and other departments.
- Maintains accurate records of system events and operational data.
- Implements and enforces company policies and safety procedures within the Distribution Operations Center.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric utility operations, preferably in a distribution environment.
- Proven supervisory experience leading a team of operators for 5+ years.
- Strong understanding of electric power distribution systems, equipment, and operations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make quick decisions in fast-paced situations.
- Proficient in computer applications and SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
- Knowledge of OSI (Open Systems International) or GE Reliance SCADA systems or similar products.
- Knowledge of switching, tagging, load monitoring, and outage coordination procedures.
- Ability to build outage, maintenance, performance, and other relevant distribution operations reports.
- Ability to communicate control center updates and procedural changes to leadership.
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