NERC RC System Operator

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Coordinate, regulate, and distribute electricity in accordance with set protocols and operating guides. Holds responsibility for the reliable operation of the ERCOT electric system and compliance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, including applicable operating and market guides and NERC Reliability Standards.

• Understands and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers.

The System Operator can be trained to fill any one of the following system operations desks

• Real‑Time Desk
• Transmission Security Desk
• Reliability Unit Commitment Desk
• Reliability Risk Desk
• Resource Desk
• DC Tie Desk

The role of each of these 6 desks and the supervision of those desks represent the following NERC functional entities collectively for ERCOT ISO at any time

• Reliability Coordinator
• Balancing Authority
• Transmission Operator

This representation includes the responsibility and clear decision‑making authority to direct and implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the ERCOT electric system. These actions will be taken by all operating entities and market participants.

• Works under the direction of a supervisor to complete daily tasks and assignments
• Ensures the reliable operation of the ERCOT electric system and compliance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, including applicable operating and market guides and NERC Reliability Standards
• Processes Market participants’ balanced schedules for resources and obligations of energy and ancillary services
• Responsible for frequency control of the ERCOT electric system and deployment of ancillary services
• Manages congestion on the transmission system and directs voltage control
• Ensures all required information is posted and recorded for settlement, accounting and auditing
• During abnormal operating conditions or system problems, evaluates the situation, directs and coordinates the solution with operating entities and market participants
• Implements and coordinates time error corrections, operating condition notices, advisories, watches, and emergency operations plans
• May provide on‑the‑job training or help oversee the work of other less experienced system operators
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced system operators
• Works independently on assignments and tasks
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• May participate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed

• Provides on‑the‑job training or help oversee the work of other less experienced system operators
• Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced system operators
• Works independently on assignments and tasks
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and…