Electric System Operator
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Electric System Operator
Salary
$26.85 - $60.86 Hourly
Location
College Station, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2502495
Department
Electric Department
Opening Date
12/29/2025
Closing Date
3/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range
$26.85-$44.30
Description
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Description
Under general supervision of the Utility Operations Supervisor, the Electric System Operator is responsible for the safe and reliable operation and control of the City of College Station's (COCS/CSU) electric system including all aspects of switching, system configuration, and system monitoring in compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The ESO also provides the dispatch function for the City's Water/Wastewater utility operations and serves as a point of contact between customers and the various utility operations. This role supports 24-hour system monitoring and operations in 12-hour, rotating shifts.
Principal Duties
Monitor and operate Electric transmission and distribution systems according to regulatory protocols and standards of the City of College Station, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and Texas Reliability Entity.
Maintain outage management system (OMS) by assigning incoming trouble work to appropriate personnel; prioritizing outages to optimize available resources; managing the after-hours call out process; entering outage information and providing CSU staff and customers with timely and accurate restoration information.
Schedule, coordinate, and direct personnel in the performance of routine and emergency switching for substations and transmission and distribution lines, including planning and issuing switching orders as required for scheduled outages and taking mitigation actions following unscheduled activities.
Record all activities in the Operators' Log including system operations, trouble calls, switching orders, and subsequent issuance of clearance for work on the electrical system. Prepare a variety of operating reports and maintain an accurate and complete log of daily activities and service disruption information.
Coordinate various electric, water, and wastewater system devices and equipment activities. Maintain consistent radio and telephone contact with field personnel. Provide directions for troubleshooting and resolving electric distribution issues, as needed.
Maintain electric, water, and wastewater system awareness by analyzing and appropriately responding to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) alarms. Monitor the physical security of Electric and Water facilities and report any intrusions or suspicious activities to the proper authorities.
Provide service excellence when assisting customers with problems, complaints, and informational requests. Coordinate the appropriate measures to expedite solutions to customers' needs. Interact with Operations Center personnel and maintain working relationships with other operations centers and service center personnel.
Complete and distribute required reports for the electric, water, and wastewater systems. Maintain databases including system outages, customer counts, and work orders. Provide feedback to data maintenance support personnel regarding changes, missing devices, incorrect predictions, etc., in OMS.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year additional college or technical training related to area of assignment, and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Operator certification or the ability to attain certification within eighteen (18) months of hire; must maintain the certification for continued employment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications and database computer programs
Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends on a system operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Preferred:
Associate degree or higher in a technology field
Two (2) years of experience with an electric utility
Familiarity with Milsoft Outage Management system and/or automated metering systems
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Uncertified pay range: $26.85 - $29.54
Certified pay range: $40.27 - $44.30
Position open until filled or closing date.
An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
www.cstx.gov/careers
recruiting@cstx.gov
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
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Are you willing and/or able to work shifts including nights, holidays and weekends?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess intermediate level computer skills in the use of word processing, data entry and spreadsheets.
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Do you currently hold a NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Operator certification or are you willing and able to obtain one within 18 months of hire?
Yes, I have a certification.
No, but I am willing to obtain one within 12 months.
No, and I am NOT willing to obtain one in 18 months.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?
Yes
No
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Please highlight your knowledge and experience that would directly relate to your success in performing the essential duties of this position.
Required Question
Employer
City of College Station
Address
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
Phone
979-764-3517
Website
http://cstx.gov/careers
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