Lower Colorado River Authority

Hydro Control Room Operator (On-Site)

LocationBuchanan Dam, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Job No: 499654 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Buchanan Dam, TX City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

At LCRA, we are seeking a motivated and skilled Hydro Control Room Operator to join our team! This is a pivotal role that remotely operates hydroelectric generators while retaining control of the level of the six Highland Lakes. You will be tasked with communicating and coordinating work activities with LCRA's Generation Desk and the River Operations Center (ROC) to meet generation demand load requirements. You will coordinate and document flood operations with the ROC and plant staff and monitor and operate the Hydro Security System. Our group works together to plan daily work and hydro operations activities, and we identify and resolve problems throughout our assigned work areas of responsibility ensuring it is in excellent operating condition. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas, and we are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority! Apply and join us!


You will be trusted to:

Recognize any malfunction of the Hydro Remote-Control System and call out appropriate personnel, submitting trouble reports and outage forms as the need arises.
Perform ERCOT required testing and submit vital forms to appropriate entities.
Adhere to applicable safety and environmental regulations and practices, specifically when issuing outages.
Implement Facilities Emergency Operations Plan at each Hydro facility by communicating with the Emergency Management Coordinator, county law enforcement, EMS officials, LCRA rangers and safety.
Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of records and logs to include hourly readings, plant alarms, equipment availability, and security system activities ant all facility locations.


You qualify with:

Five or more years of experience in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, controls or operations in a power generation, irrigation, or water plant environment or relevant experience.
A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, electronics, electrical systems, power plant operations or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.


You are a great fit with:

Knowledge of hydroelectric generators and plant operations procedures.
Intermediate skills in control systems.
Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervision and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions.
Ability to understand and follow operating procedures and safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Intermediate skill level in office productivity applications (email, word processing and spreadsheets).
Ability to work a Dupont schedule compromised of day and night shifts including weekends and holidays.


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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