Here's The Role Join the Lower Colorado River Authority as a Transmission System Operations Trainer and become a critical part of our constantly improving team! This outstanding opportunity allows you to lead training initiatives that ensure detailed operations and vital performance. You'll be instrumental in supporting the Initial and Continuous Qualification of LCRA NERC Certified System Operators. Those who are NERC certified and come from an operational background will find this position well suited for them.
They should also have a strong background of guiding adults in highly technical roles. If you are passionate about training and have a proven track record working within system operations, we want you! How You’ll Contribute Develops and delivers customized training programs. Builds realistic simulations, exams, training manuals and comprehensive learning modules using various technologies (i.e. Energy Management System simulator, PowerPoint, etc.), maintaining training records and other associated documentation.
Researches and incorporates ERCOT protocols & guidelines, NERC policies & procedures, LCRA policies, and other departmental policies & procedures (i.e. LCRA Switching Procedures, System Operations Procedures, and FERC policies & procedures) into all training programs and simulations, preparing operators to pass the ERCOT and NERC certification tests. Coordinates with engineering, planning, field operations and technical support staff to address operational issues such as equipment outages, scheduled maintenance, operational procedures, and safety into training curriculum.
Serves on internal committees as assigned. Prepares staff to pass internal requirements necessary to operate the LCRA TSC transmission system. Assists with planned and unplanned ERCOT, NERC and Texas Reliability Entity (TRE) audit responses as related to assigned area of responsibility. Performs work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as necessary to deliver field-based training curriculum for System Operations Control Center assignment.
How You’re Qualified Nine or more years of experience in design, delivery or implementation of technical training and/or operations, experience with NERC and Reliability Coordinator/Independent System Operator protocols and procedures, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in education, engineering, electrical theory or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. Fluent in the English language Driver's license How You’ll Stand Out Certification in instructional development or a similar field.
Experience with developing e-learning modules and using advanced training technologies. Proven ability to successfully implement training programs in a fast-paced environment. North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Certification. Transmission Power System Operations experience. Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement. How We’ll Support You Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.
Discover More 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 [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Develops and delivers customized training programs.
Builds realistic simulations, exams, training manuals and comprehensive learning modules using various technologies (i.e. Energy Management System simulator, PowerPoint, etc.), maintaining training records and other associated documentation. Researches and incorporates ERCOT protocols & guidelines, NERC policies & procedures, LCRA policies, and other departmental policies & procedures (i.e. LCRA Switching Procedures, System Operations Procedures, and FERC policies & procedures) into all training programs and simulations, preparing operators to pass the ERCOT and NERC certification tests.
Coordinates with engineering, planning, field operations and technical support staff to address operational issues such as equipment outages, scheduled maintenance, operational procedures, and safety into training curriculum. Serves on internal committees as assigned. Prepares staff to pass internal requirements necessary to operate the LCRA TSC transmission system. Assists with planned and unplanned ERCOT, NERC and Texas Reliability Entity (TRE) audit responses as related to assigned area of responsibility.
Performs work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as necessary to deliver field-based training curriculum for System Operations Control Center assignment. Nine or more years of experience in design, delivery or implementation of technical training and/or operations, experience with NERC and Reliability Coordinator/Independent System Operator protocols and procedures, or other relevant experience.
A degree(s) in education, engineering, electrical theory or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. Fluent in the English language Driver's license
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