Energy System Operations Manager

Position Title

Energy System Operations Manager

Position Number

188001

FLSA Status

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Salary

$148,179 - $180,585 Annually (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary

Under limited direction, leads and manages the daily operations of the Energy Control Center Operations staff responsible for the safety and reliability of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Electrical System, and operation and maintenance of the Energy Control Center.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all assigned personnel. May be required to assist in the management of other departments within the Electrical Engineering and System Operations Division. Manages the safe, efficient, and reliable dispatch operations of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board electric substation, transmission, and distribution systems, and, as necessary, the water/wastewater systems. Accounts for the safe and efficient real-time operation of the Energy Control Center; must comply with the BPUB, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) policies and guidelines. Coordinates Bulk Electric System (BES) operations with ERCOT and adjoining utilities. Maintains the Energy Control Center according to ERCOT guides and standards in order to be considered a Certified Control Area. Provides oversight of Energy Control Center personnel, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of BPUB’s electrical system during both routine and emergency conditions. Oversees and maintains the BPUB ESO Training and certification program, and qualifies ESOs consistent with ERCOT, NERC, and BPUB reliability standard requirements; Maintains staffing levels needed to complete workload; prepares and administers the department budget. Participates as a middle-level BPUB Incident Command System (ICS) member during emergencies. Participates in various ERCOT related duties and activities including representing BPUB on various ERCOT committees. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the operation of electric transmission and distribution systems. Knowledge of utility industry, services, technologies, and trends. Knowledge of project development, scheduling, and monitoring. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial principles and techniques. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of ERCOT system. Knowledge of electric transmission, distribution, and substation elements and devices. Skill in developing strategic direction and program implementation. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Skill in resolving operational problems or situations requiring the use of good judgment. Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Well-developed communication skills and basic mechanical aptitude. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs. Ability to produce creative/positive solutions. Ability to effectively lead or manage project teams. Ability to effectively direct, train and coach others. Ability to establish network of industry business contacts. Ability to understand complex, oral, and written instruction, ability to work under limited direction and capable of performing accurate work under stressful conditions and changing priorities.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in an electrical engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited program is required. Degrees with coursework in business administration, or a closely related engineering field may be considered. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible and complex experience in electrical substation operations, SCADA system operations, transmission/distribution operations, or water/wastewater systems are required.

An equivalent combination of appropriate education, relevant experience, and applicable certifications may substitute for the minimum requirements

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Requires North America Electric Reliability Commission (N.E.R.C.) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (E.R.C.O.T.) certifications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time is primarily spent in a control room environment with periods of high stress activity. Requires prolonged sitting in front of a computer screen. Ability to distinguish basic colors.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

- Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and

- Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S611P

Open Until Filled

Yes

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