What are the responsibilities and job description for the BTU-Electric Transmission System Operator position at City of Bryan?
Position Information
Posting Number
2025449
Position Title
BTU-Electric Transmission System Operator
Position #
7852
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Classification Type
Labor/Maintenance/Technical
Department
Electric Utilities (BTU) - Transmission
Job Type
Full Time
Work Schedule
Rotating 12 Hour Shift
Hiring Pay Rate
Depending on Qualifications
Posting Opening Date
10/20/2025
Posting Closing Date
Job Summary
Responsible for directing the safe and reliable real-time operation of the Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) transmission and distribution system grids and ensuring the connectivity of the Bulk Electric System (BES), including monitoring the transmission facilities and electrical power supply and executing switching.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for understanding, applying, and complying with all applicable NERC standards and ERCOT protocols.
- Monitors the BTU transmission system to ensure all applicable North American Electrical Reliability Council (NERC) standards and ERCOT Protocols are followed.
- Ensures the safe and reliable real-time operation of the BTU transmission system and also helps ensure the connectivity of the BES by monitoring the operating limits, developing contingency plans and directing switching operations.
- Monitors reactive reserve requirements to ensure resource availability meets system needs, both in real-time and hour/day ahead.
- Writes, reviews, coordinates, and directs switching activities and scheduled outages to ensure they have no negative impact on the needs of the BTU transmission system grid.
- Coordinates with ERCOT and with neighboring Transmission Operators/Utilities to alleviate System Operating Limits (SOL) and Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits (IROL) to protect the integrity of the BTU transmission system grid.
- During normal and emergency conditions, takes or directs timely and appropriate real-time actions such as shedding of firm load to prevent or alleviate SOL and IROL violations.
- Takes real-time actions to restore customer load and BTU transmission system assets following a disturbance.
- Directs the implementation of black-start and system restoration procedures, which may include directing and coordinating restoration activities with neighboring Transmission Operators.
- Responds regularly and promptly to work.
- Assumes additional responsibilities/duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum of 2 years additional training or education in area of specialization, which could be the equivalent of an Associate’s degree.
- Must possess at least five (5) years of work experience, including at least three (3) years directly related to the electric industry or a similar field.
- Must have demonstrated satisfactory performance and experience as a System Operator in Training or equivalent.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Electrical theory of a large, interconnected transmission grid; some operational knowledge of generators, transformers, power circuit breakers, relaying protection principles and switching practices.
Ability to:
- Prioritize power restoration needs and allocate personnel resources accordingly.
- Read and comprehend electrical diagrams and maps.
- Read, write and perform basic mathematical functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Maintain and update map board of electrical system.
- Multi-task and apply knowledge of electric system restoration procedures in fast-paced work environment and high stress situations.
- Assess and implement operating procedures to ensure the transmission grid remains in a stable and safe operating condition.
- Choose among several alternative solutions for situations that may change rapidly in emergency situations.
- Be familiar with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Program.
- Perform work independently based upon broad instructions and general supervision.
- Be constantly alert and aware of the hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
- Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning job tasks.
- Comply with all City and department policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, management, agencies and the general public.
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in the use of all tools and equipment related to job responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Work, Excel, Outlook).
Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
- Must possess NERC Certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator.
- Must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to physically respond to BTU’s Dispatch Center within 30 minutes of contact when needed for emergency assistance.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, twisting, bending, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.
Equipment
Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.
Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, computer, printer, copier, calculator, two-way radios, maps, and SCADA.
Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, computer, printer, copier, calculator, two-way radios, maps, and SCADA.
Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants
This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.
Quicklink for Posting
https://www.bryantxjobs.com/postings/4578