Associate System Operator

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Associate System Operator

Under the general supervision of the Lead System Operator and Team Leader of System Operations, the Associate System Operator acting under the direction of the Lead System Operator is responsible for the safe, stable, reliable, economical and environmentally correct operation of the Bulk Electric System.

This responsibility extends from the generating station substations through the distribution substations. The Associate System Operator is responsible for complying with NERC, FERC, RFC, IURC and MISO requirements and directing field personnel through switching operations involving the Bulk Electric System.

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, line Techs, Relay/SCADA Specialists, Trouble Techs and any other classification that may be required to operate equipment on the bulk electric system.
• During emergency operating conditions, the Associate System Operator works with department management to take the necessary actions to protect the transmission system integrity, prevent loss of life and minimize damage to transmission system components.
• Participates in conferring with the Lead System Operator and other System Operations management personnel regarding matters affecting the operation of the bulk electric system and with the operation personnel of the interconnected utilities on a twenty-four hour basis, exchanging information necessary to maintain good interconnected procedures.
• Monitors system conditions for issues affecting bulk electric system reliability and recommends immediate corrective actions when abnormalities are detected to department management.

Basic Requirements:

• Associates degree showing an aptitude for math and electrical theory, to include previous work experience demonstrating basic electrical utility knowledge, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
• High degree of electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Available for all System Operations shifts (24-7).
• Ability to pass NERC Certification exam within 6 months

Preferred Skills:

• Current NERC Certification
• Electric Utility experience in transmission and/or distribution operations.
• 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.
• Successfully pass pre-screening EEI exam System Operator/Power Dispatch (SOPD) preferred.
• Electric utility job related experience or training

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