Job Details

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

Works closely with ERCOT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that ERCOT ISO meets or exceeds the reliability performance requirements in accordance with ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides. Reviews ERCOT Market Participant performances, provides reports, and works with entities to improve or mitigate performance issues. Reviews, provides comments, and recommends Protocol and Operating Guide revisions to ensure they meet reliability needs and support compliance with the NERC Standards, and ERCOT Regional Reliability Standards. Ensures System Operations policies and procedures are in place as needed to demonstrate compliance with the requirements. Coordinates with relevant personnel in each group to ensure the appropriate business processes are in place and documented in the form of descriptive processes or procedures.

JOB DUTIES

1. Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
2. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
3. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Level 2 and 3

1. Identifies the performance measures and documentation requirements related to ERCOT regulatory standards requirements.
2. Selects, models and implements the performance measures and documentation requirements related to all ERCOT regulatory standards.
3. Monitors and reports ERCOT ISO and Market Participant Reliability performance in accordance with ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides.
4. Monitors ERCOT ISO's Reliability performance in accordance with FERC, NERC, and Regional Standards, and coordinates with ERCOT SMEs to mitigate issues and improve Reliability performance.
5. Verifies ERCOT ISO meets its reporting requirements for regulatory compliance.
6. Conducts performance and regulatory reviews of System Events following PUC and NERC Event Analysis requirements, coordinating improvements and mitigation plans. Includes review of Relay Mis-operation Reports, DCS events, Frequency Response reports, and other Operational Reports.
7. Monitors and initiates Protocols and Operating Guide revisions as a reliability and regulatory expert for ERCOT ISO.
8. Ensures revisions support current and future NERC Standards.
9. Provides support to ERCOT staff, PUCT, and Market Participants to improve Reliability and Compliance.
10. Responds to PUCT and NERC requests for information, coordinating responses with ERCOT SMEs, including maintaining routine reports.
11. Participates in national and ERCOT regional working groups and committees, such as PDCWG, ROS, and TAC.
12. Reviews FERC orders, NERC Reliability Standards, Regional Reliability Standards, and ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides changes, preparing comments and recommendations.
13. Supports business groups and SMEs in developing, implementing, and managing audit documentation demonstrating compliance with FERC orders, NERC Standards, Regional Standards, and ERCOT protocols.
14. Assists with preparation and participation in NERC and other audits.
15. Updates compliance tools, tracks audit efforts and progress, and manages audit documentation library.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of job-related work experience beyond degree requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related work experience beyond degree requirements.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• Equivalent knowledge through a combination of education and experience may suffice.

ERCOT is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected categories under law.

Expected Salary Range:

$82,344 - $131,720