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Transmission Outage & Scheduler Sr (Hybrid)

Apply now Job No: 499794
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid

We, at LCRA, we are looking for a Transmission Outage and Schedule Coordinator Sr. to join our team! As a part of LCRA's Transmission Construction planning and estimating team, your primary task at a senior level is to review, coordinate and submit all assigned LCRA TSC and customer transmission voltage system outage requests to the System Operations Control Center (SOCC) for ERCOT approval- typically working on a portfolio of capital projects. You will have the opportunity to provide a new perspective to tackle complex problems, work independently with minimal guidance, act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may direct the work of other staff members as needed. Job duties include estimating capital projects, AJD’s and all other related transmission (TSC) projects. Apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Ensure the collaboration between the project management office (PMO), maintenance, construction, functional management groups and SOCC regarding outage requests and scheduling.
- Review and coordinate construction, maintenance and customer project transmission voltage outage requests. Make recommendations to various groups regarding scheduling to best coordinate with other groups and projects.
- Prepare and submit documentation to SOCC for system review and scheduling approval with ERCOT.
- Ensure documentation for best practices regarding outage requests and cancellations to ensure that LCRA TSC meets ERCOT’s highest approval rating level.
- Provide technical expertise during the engineering project team design review of all future transmission projects.
- Perform work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations as necessary in order to gather technical and operational project information.
- Conduct daily and weekly planning meetings to coordinate work plans and schedule maintenance activities with supervisors and management to prioritize work activities; make recommendations to ensure maximum efficiency of ongoing operations.
- Receive and maintain records of work orders; estimate costs for labor, materials, parts and equipment and ensure their availability. Develop job/work scope for contractors.
- In accordance with approved Supply Management processes and procedures, evaluate bids, recommend best evaluated bidders and develop letters of recommendation for management approval.

You qualify with:

- Nine or more years of experience in operations, maintenance or engineering related to high voltage transmission lines and substations, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in engineering, electrical power theory or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver’s License

 

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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