Technical Specialist II – PowerBase Administrator (System Protection)

About Us 

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

The PowerBase administrator is responsible for leading and managing system protection databases associated with North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Protection and Control (PRC) and NERC  Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance. This role serves as the point of contact with technology and vendors for database upgrades and implementations. This role will monitor and correct all database and application issues as they arise with all stakeholders.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Directly or through others, the incumbent:

• Maintains and develops compliance databases containing NERC documentation and evidence to ensure they are accurate and available for regulatory audits.
• Participates in regulatory audit preparation activities to ensure potential non-compliance issues are identified and corrected in all compliance databases.
• Implements processes, controls, and technology tools for achieving and sustaining compliance with all applicable NERC standard requirements.
• Consults with and train operational personnel regarding compliance databases in order to maintain an environment of continuous improvement to operations and reliability.
• Oversees and manages system protection support website for maintenance and development purposes.
• Provides technical support to transmission operations and/or transmission in regards to protective system asset information and other data related issues.
• Participate in implementation of processes and procedures to comply with relevant NERC requirements and Oncor best practices.
• Participates in the application Development Process with vendors to ensure the company’s interest are addressed when new versions are proposed or released.
• Uses approved technology principles and adheres to business standards, practices and program/project requirements.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in using engineering computer software applications.
• Other competencies required include interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and 4+ years of experience in protective relaying design and application or related fields is required.
• An Associate's degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Technology or similar field can be accepted with 3+ years of experience in protective relaying design and application or related fields.
• A proficient understanding of database structures and systems.

Measures of Success

• Meeting NERC compliance requirements affecting Transmission Field Operations, System Protection and Transmission Engineering.
• Improvement of processes to address NERC compliance requirements for all associated standards.
• Trainings to Transmission Field Operations, System Protection and Transmission Engineering to ensure they are well aware of responsibilities for meeting NERC compliance.

Benefits  

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:  

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.