Associate System Operator

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Under general supervision of the Lead System Operations Coordinator and Manager of Transmission Operations, the Associate System Operator acting under the direction of the System Coordinator is responsible for the safe, stable, and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. This responsibility extends from the generating station substations through the distribution substations. The System Operator is responsible for complying with NERC, FERC, RFC, IURC and MISO requirements and advising field personnel through switching operations.
Basic requirements:

• High school graduate
• Must successfully pass pre-screening EEI exam System Operator/Power Dispatch (SOPD)
• High degree of electrical and mechanical proficiency
• Available for all System Operations shifts (24-7)
• Ability to pass NERC Certification exam within 6 months

Preferred skills:

• Accredited post secondary education in an engineering or technology related field
• Current NERC Certification
• Electric Utility experience in transmission and/or distribution operations. Electric utility job related experience or training.
• Computer proficiency and effective verbal and written communication skills are requirements
• Ability to work in a real-time operations environment on all shifts and as a team member
• Understanding of power substation equipment, power system electrical fundamentals, and the ability to interpret substation one-line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Proficient in the English Language

Primary responsibilities:

• Assists in a training capacity for the direct operation of the bulk electric system
• Assists the field switching operations performed by authorized personnel including Substation Inspectors/Switchmen, Substation Mechanics, Electricians, Linemen, Relay/SCADA Specialists, Troublemen and any other classification that may be required to operate equipment.
• During emergency operating conditions, works with department management to take the vital actions to protect the transmission system integrity, prevent loss of life and minimize damage to transmission system components
• Participates in conferring with the System Operation Coordinators and other System Operations management personnel regarding matters affecting the operation of the bulk electric system
• Coordinates with operation personnel of the interconnected utilities on a twenty-four hour basis, exchanging information necessary to maintain good interconnected procedures
• Assists in monitoring system conditions watching for abnormalities or other conditions that could affect the reliability of the bulk electric system; when such conditions are detected, the person in this position may recommend to department management taking immediate action to remedy the situation

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