NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Transmission System Operator
Lubbock, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the City of Lubbock, seeking a Transmission System Operator. The role involves monitoring and directing real-time actions for the safe and reliable operation of electric transmission and distribution systems, ensuring compliance with operational standards and responding to system conditions effectively.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Monitor, Analyze and respond to electric system conditions by monitoring the flow of electricity through the transmission, substations and distribution system to the customers
Coordinate the restoration of service to transmission, substation and distribution facilities to reduce customer outage time and restore system integrity
Responsible for complying with NERC Reliability Standards and ERCOT, protocols and operating guidelines
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Also requires working various shift schedules and being available (on call) for additional duty
Maintain working knowledge of desk manuals, policies and procedures
Communicates with business units regarding the operations of the electric system
Take corrective measures during emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures and route load around the affected area
Troubleshoot for emergency repairs to transmission and distribution feeder and equipment
Relay information to workers assigned to the area in which problem occurs, and utility management concerning system disturbances
Monitor and operates equipment in substation which change the characteristics of electricity and controls the flow of electricity in and out of substations
Operate load tap chargers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers, re-closing relays and capacitor bank controls through control room
Control distribution of electric power over feeder circuits from substations; monitors VAR flow of the system and each individual feeder
Drafts, execute, and log switching activities
Monitor all feeders for trips or logouts to minimize outages
Monitor weather and notifies crews of approaching storms
Perform related duties as directed
Qualification
Required
NERC Certified TOP or RC level Grid Controller certification required
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in an electrical technical or business-related discipline
Two (2) years of practical experience in the Electric Utility industry or Transmission Distribution or any combination of relevant education and experience
Benefits
Comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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