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System Operator Development Program

Reliably operating the Texas electric grid

Time Frame

12 to 14 Months

Skill Level

Entry-Level

Self-Paced

Learn As You Go

About Our Program

The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations work in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 27 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.

What to Expect

Stage 1
  • Training on the fundamentals of the electric power system and the requirements needed to pass the NERC Certification Exam
  • Participants successfully completing the NERC Reliability Coordinator (NERC RC) exam
Stage 2
  • Learning topics, simulations, and computer-based training modules located in the Quality Training Data Base
  • Initial System Operator Training
  • Training on ERCOT-related software applications
  • Training on ERCOT Simulator
  • Initial Black Start Training
  • Outage Coordination Training
  • Operations Support Training
  • On-the-Job Training (OJT) shadowing System Operators
  • Operator Training: Specific Desk Task Qualification completion

How You Will Learn

Shadowing system operators & performing tasks

A person working in the control room.

Working different desks in the control room

A person hard at work in the control room.

Learning topics, simulations, and computer-based training modules

A group of people working on computers

Apply Today

The System Operator Development Program is a 12- to 14-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Applications are accepted year-round.