Overview
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Contract - Independent
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Skills
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PASS
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Training
Military
Energy
Distribution
Reliability Engineering
Network
SCADA
Supervision
Data Acquisition
Electrical Engineering
Real-time
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Load Balancing
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NERC
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Management
Recovery
System Administration
Job Details
Job: System Controllers (Electric)
Openings: 8
Training Location: Houston, TX
Term: 6 9-month contract to hire
Hourly Rate: Keep it low, waiting for client to disclose tomorrow
Hours: Training Monday- Thursday onsite, 10-hour Per day
- A little bit of electrical knowledge
- Committed to growing a career in this position
- Phone Etiquette need to be professional and able to multi- task
This group will monitor real time electric operations. They will monitor the whole electric grid in Texas. This includes overseeing power distribution, ensuring system reliability, and responding to outages or abnormal conditions across the network. Client is seeking long term players who want to make a career here. During these 6-9 months duration, they will go through a rigorous training, where client will help & pay for them to get certified and complete the NERC exam. This exam has a 65% percent pass rate.
What client is looking for:
This is a to mid-level role. Client will prefer candidates with some electrical background - this could be from education, trade school or hands-on experience so they don't have to start all the way from the basis of training. Military backgrounds have worked well in this role last time.
Summary of the Systems Operations Group Electrical Side
The Systems Operations Electrical group plays a critical role in managing the real-time operations of CenterPoint Energy's electric grid. This includes overseeing power distribution, ensuring system reliability, and responding to outages or abnormal conditions across the network.
Core Responsibilities Likely Include:
- Grid Monitoring and Control: Using systems like SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to monitor electrical loads, voltages, and switching operations in real time.
- Outage Management: Responding to and coordinating restoration during power outages using tools like OMS (Outage Management Systems).
- Switching Operations: Planning and executing switching instructions to maintain safety during maintenance, upgrades, or emergency situations.
- Load Balancing and Reliability: Ensuring the continuous and efficient flow of electricity across the grid while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards (such as NERC).
- Crew Coordination: Directing or working closely with field crews to resolve faults and restore service.
- System Planning Support: Providing operational input for projects like new substation integration, feeder upgrades, or system expansions.
Shift Work and Modified Dupont Schedule:
Because electric system operations run 24/7, teams like this often work on a rotating shift schedule. The Modified Dupont Schedule refers to a structured rotation of 12-hour shifts, providing balanced coverage while giving employees time off at regular intervals.
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