Oncor Electric Delivery
Transmission Grid Operator thru Controller
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Job Description
- Req#: TRANS006948
- Successfully complete North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) training and background check.
- Within one year of employment obtain one of the following NERC Certifications:
- Reliability Coordinator
- Transmission Operator or,
- Balancing, Interchange and Transmission.
- Meet expectation for gaining a working knowledge of power system operations.
- Perform real time control room switching under the supervision of a Senior TG Controller.
- Perform duties and responsibilities under supervision of a Senior TG Controller.
- Effectively communicates information with all required entities.
- Demonstrate effective and clear verbal and written communication.
- Ability to learn power system operations.
- Analytical thinking skills.
- Basic knowledge of power system facilities.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant work history required.
- Will consider applicants with Associate degree in electric power technology and 1+ years of relevant work history in lieu of above criteria.
- Applicants that have completed a Navy Nuclear type program encouraged to apply.
- NERC certification.
- Previous experience as a Transmission Operator.
- Up to 25%
- Must be capable of progressing to Senior TG Controller.
- Obtained and maintain required certifications within the designated timeframe.
- Capable of successfully progressing through the Oncor Training Program and successfully complete a designated portion and/or all of our Oncor Training Program.
- Complete simulations and exercises in an acceptable manner.
- Exhibit a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
- Exhibits the capability of acquiring in-depth operational knowledge.
- Annual incentive program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- 401k match with student debt program.
- Cash balance pension plan.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Mental health resources.
- Employee resource groups.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Salary Range: $87,182-$130,111
Relocation: YesAbout Us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Position Summary
As part of our Transmission Grid (TG) Management team, you’ll have a basic understanding of electrical theory and power system operations, experience or knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, and experience operating power system equipment. This role must be capable of acquiring an in-depth working knowledge of power system and operational fundamentals through self-study and classroom training.
This role will be on-site based in our Transmission Grid Operating Center - Dallas, TX location. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please see below for minimum experience requirements for each level.
Key Responsibilities :
Skills:
Education & Experience :
Transmission Grid Operator:
In addition to the above, Transmission Grid Controller level must also have:
Travel :
Measure of Success :
Benefits
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.About the company
Oncor Electric Delivery Company is Texas's largest transmission and distribution electric utility, the 5th largest in the US, serving more than 10 million Texans in 420 cities and 120 counties in the state.