Electric Reliability Council Of Texas Taylor , TX 76574
Posted 6 days ago
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ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.
Weatherization Inspector ensures ERCOT meets its obligations in accordance with regulatory requirements to perform generation and transmission weatherization and maintenance compliance inspections/audits for Texas power plants and transmission facilities in compliance with the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and ERCOT Nodal Protocols. These evolving requirements are intended to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid under extreme cold and hot weather conditions. Performs on-site and remote inspections of generating stations and transmission facilities. Monitors and determines whether weather emergency preparedness reliability standards are met. Work involves inspecting, providing inspection reports, identifying areas of potential non-compliance, requesting mitigation and corrective action, and verifying remedial work has been completed. This position requires the Weatherization Inspector to work independently, interact professionally with internal and external personnel of various position levels from individual contributors to senior management, meet deadlines, and work well within a team environment.
JOB DUTIES
Level 2
Communicates with generator and transmission owners
Responsible for coordinating, performing, and detailed reporting on inspection/audit activities within assigned ERCOT Weather Zones
Conducts site visits for generation and transmission compliance inspections/audits which includes physical inspection of equipment, and verification of compliance for weatherization and maintenance with work orders, preventative maintenance records and checklists
Maintains regular communication with the weatherization team providing relevant information and line of sight on work activities to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and attention to detail to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups in a tactful and diplomatic manner
Builds strong professional relationships both internally and externally
Promotes a safe working environment
Understands applicable standards
Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory and safety requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures
Becomes Certified under ERCOT's Weatherization Inspector Training Program and completes annual continuing training requirements.
Maintains a thorough understanding of applicable standards and guiding principles for inspection strategies
Develops and maintains a good understanding of the ERCOT competitive energy markets
Suggest solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeline of inspection activities
Collaborates to help create the timeline for mitigation, corrective action, and re-inspection
May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of others
May participate in RFP's and vendor management and/or consultant services
Other duties as assigned
Senior Level
Develops detailed solutions and improvements to procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timelines of inspection activities
Assists in the scheduling of multiple site inspections across Texas
Continuously improves working knowledge of the market, power systems, and various types of technologies used by Market Participants within the ERCOT market
Serves as the departmental representative on cross-functional teams, proactively providing technical, business, and policy guidance
Leads the work of projects and internal audits as assigned by management
Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced inspectors
May represent ERCOT at stakeholder forums, on committees, and/or in working groups
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Related work experience in thermal power plant maintenance or operations (some ERCOT region experience preferred)
Familiarity with power plant weatherization in thermal and intermittent (all technologies preferred)
Familiarity with 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
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Travel required. May travel up to 75% for multiple days at a time.
Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, stand for prolonged periods of time, and access power plant, transmission facilities, and load resource facilities while wearing appropriate PPE
Ability to gain clearance for escorted and/or unescorted access for plant visits and inspections as needed
Hold and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License, have an acceptable driving record, and a reliable personal vehicle
Must have dependable access to the internet
INSPECTION LOCATION
Lubbock or Midland/Odessa/Big Spring area
Inspections will generally occur at various power generation and transmission facility sites owned by market participants
The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-MH1
Expected Salary Range:
$99,111 - $168,446
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