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Sr Quality Analyst

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$102,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Financial Audit, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, IT Service Management (ITSM), Internal Audit, Lead Generation, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microsoft Visio, Nonprofit, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Measurement, Operations, Operations Management, Power BI, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Certification, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
Taylor, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY The Quality Analyst plays a critical role in advancing operational excellence by evaluating processes, uncovering inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable, data-driven improvements. Partnering closely with teams across the organization, this role applies Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to reduce costs, strengthen quality, and build a culture of accountability and excellence. JOB DUTIES Leads advanced analysis efforts across the organization, identifying systemic trends and translating complex data into strategic improvement plans. Owns the development, implementation, and governance of quality assurance standards and continuous improvement frameworks. Champions initiatives that deliver measurable operational gains. Designs enterprise-level dashboards and reporting structures to provide senior leadership with actionable quality intelligence. Directs high-visibility reviews into quality incidents, leads root cause analysis using structured methodologies, and oversees the implementation and effectiveness of corrective action plans. Acts as a trusted quality partner to department leaders, facilitating alignment on quality goals and driving resolution of complex, cross-functional issues. Develops and delivers training programs on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Facilitates workshops and improvement events to build organizational capability. Helps develop change management strategies to support smooth adoption of new processes and initiatives. Leads internal audits, oversees quality review programs, and ensures organizational compliance with quality standards. EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements Requires strong communication and presentation skills Requires strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable plans Requires proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel or Power BI, and experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio) Requires excellent project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams Prefer experience in continuous improvement, process improvement, or operations analysis Prefer understanding of the electricity industry EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree : Engineering, Computer Science. Business, Accounting, Auditing or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required CERTIFICATION Six Sigma (Preferred) ASQ (American Society for Quality) (Preferred) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $102,000 - $140,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations 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 26 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.

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Electric Reliability Council of Texas