Technical Specialist I thru III- Switches

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 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Salary Range : $90,233 - $150,601 Close Date : 6/11/2026 at 3:00 pm CT Relocation : No Position Summary As a Technical Specialist at Oncor, you’ll provide technical expertise and guidance to District personnel across the system for maintenance and installation of station assets including emergency response efforts. Recognized as the key interface to vendors, manufacturers, and other internal work groups in support of District personnel. Establish best practice recommendations and stay abreast of current industry standards and practices. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels. Please view all details related to responsibilities, education, and experience level for each level of consideration. Key Responsibilities Maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers, which includes transmission work center personnel, vendors, and manufacturers. Provide support and guidance to Transmission work centers regarding installation, maintenance, trouble‑shooting, and failure investigations of transmission assets. Procure spare and/or replacement parts as needed for maintaining transmission switches, disconnects, interrupters, motor operators, and other related equipment through direct contact with manufacturers and vendors. Find innovative ways of improving process efficiencies as well as assist in improving existing workflows. Stay abreast of the latest developments, products/technology, trends, and best practices through involvement in industry organizations. Test, evaluate, and provide recommendations on new technology and tools that support the installation, maintenance and condition monitoring of transmission assets. Create, revise, and maintain procedures, reference documents, service advisories and operational guidelines for maintenance and operation of station and line assets that ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective asset operation. Maintain record of, analyze, and report on system events to identify trends and mitigate operational risks. Lead the effort in equipment failure root cause analysis investigations with manufacturers and within the Company to determine and recommend corrective or proactive measures/action(s) to prevent similar failures. Support operations personnel during emergency and system outage events through coordination of resources, mobile equipment, and material. Lead and assist in the training of transmission operations personnel in a manner that promotes safe and best work practices. Lead and support Oncor employee and contractor training related to installation, commissioning, maintaining, repair, and replacement of switches, disconnects, interrupters, motor operators, and other related equipment. Act as a project coordinator on special jobs or assignments involving multiple work groups. Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements. Skills Excellent communication and team‑building skills for effective relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to work independently and on a team. Must be flexible and have organizational skills to handle diverse types of work. Ability to take a leadership role on projects and effectively work through completion in support of organizational goals. Comprehensive knowledge of substation equipment, which would include experience with circuit breakers, transformers, switches, Load Tap Changers (LTCs), and regulators. Basic knowledge of data analysis tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Additional Skill For Technical Specialist III Role Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently. Education & Experience For Each Level High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. Technical Specialist I : 3+ years of work‑related experience required. Technical Specialist II : 5+ years of work‑related experience required. Technical Specialist III : 7+ years of work‑related experience required. Measure Of Success Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter and company issues to vendor and Oncor Electric Delivery employees and contractors. Demonstrates ownership of projects and high level of knowledge in a relevant area of focus within Oncor. Recognized as a technical equipment specialist for installation, commissioning, maintaining, repair, and replacement of switches, disconnects, interrupters, motor operators, and other related equipment. On-call support needed by customers (TGM, Transmission Districts, Engineering, etc.). Ability and willingness to learn from and teach others. Ability to prioritize work between reactive and planned activities. Promotes the prompt return of grid components when problems are experienced. Trouble‑shooting and root cause investigation skills. Execution and documentation of best practice procedures/guidelines. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr