Weatherization Inspector

Position Overview

Weatherization Inspector ensures ERCOT meets regulatory requirements for generation and transmission weatherization and maintenance compliance inspections/audits for Texas power plants and transmission facilities.

• Perform on-site and remote inspections of generating stations and transmission facilities.
• Monitor and determine whether weather emergency preparedness reliability standards are met.
• Inspect, provide inspection reports, identify areas of potential non‑compliance, request mitigation and corrective action, and verify remedial work is completed.
• Develop detailed solutions and improvements to procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timelines of inspection activities.
• Assist in scheduling multiple site inspections across Texas.
• Continuously improve working knowledge of the market, power systems, and technologies used by Market Participants.
• Serve as the departmental representative on cross‑functional teams, proactively providing technical, business, and policy guidance.
• Lead projects and internal audits as assigned by management.
• Act as mentor and advisor to less experienced inspectors.
• Represent ERCOT at stakeholder forums, committees, and/or working groups.
• Communicate with generator and transmission owners.
• Coordinate, perform, and provide detailed reporting on inspection/audit activities within assigned ERCOT Weather Zones.
• Conduct site visits for compliance inspections/audits, including physical inspection of equipment and verification of compliance with weatherization and maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance records, and checklists.
• Maintain regular communication with the weatherization team to provide relevant information and line of sight on work activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Experience in thermal power plant maintenance or operations (preferably ERCOT region).
• Familiarity with power plant weatherization in thermal and intermittent technologies.
• Knowledge of inverter‑based resource operations, limitations, and equipment.
• Familiarity with transmission operation and equipment.
• Tech‑savvy with good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Vendor and project management experience.

• Must receive ERCOT Weatherization Inspector Certification within the first year of hire.
• Must complete annual continuing training requirements.

• Travel required—up to 75% for multiple days at a time.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, stand for prolonged periods, and access power plant, transmission facilities, and load resource facilities while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Capability to gain clearance for escorted and/or unescorted access for plant visits and inspections as needed.
• Holder of a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable personal vehicle.
• Dependable internet access.

• Located in or willing to relocate to Houston, Victoria, or Corpus Christi area.
• Inspections at various power generation resources and transmission facilities owned by market participants within the designated area, including possible on‑site visits to the Taylor or Austin facilities at least once a month.

Expected Salary Range: $109,000 - $150,000

ERCOT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short‑term disability insurance, long‑term care insurance, Section
125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. Full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. 401(k) plans are available for retirement savings.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.