Systems Operator Job Description

Systems Operator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Systems Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivers superior customer value by practicing personal touch customer service;
  • Coordinates the work activities within the system service area and with other departments to maximize efficiency and minimize service interruptions;
  • Receives and handles radio and telephone communications in the work management center;
  • Responds to telephone requests after regular business hours in such a way that the member’s need is met without the member being asked to call back;
  • Provides clearance, caution, and location orders on system devices in accordance with approved switching, tagging, and safety rules;
  • Initiate preliminary investigation of system disturbances and complete disturbance reports;
  • Updates outage records;
  • Outages;
  • Monitors system operating conditions in accordance with prescribed standards;
  • Support Generation Dispatch and Power Marketing as a backup resource for BHC Rocky Mountain Reserve Group reserve activation actions;
  • Provide support to the Generation Dispatch and Power Marketing personnel with respect to SCADA and interconnection metering;
  • Completes work management reports and all other assigned duties that may include scanning;
  • SCADA;
  • Performs updates to consumer records of all fieldwork completed and reported by field technicians;
  • Receives and analyzes trouble calls and assigns crews for the restoration of service to the members.

Requirements:

  • Experience in electric utility operations preferred;
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions;
  • Attention to safety;
  • Valid NERC System Operator Certification or ability to obtain NERC Certification within 18 months;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications;
  • One year relevant experience required;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • Knowledge and understanding of high voltage electrical utility operations and equipment;
  • Ability to cope with and respond to stressful conditions;
  • Experience with SCADA and EMS systems a plus;
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness;
  • Degree or coursework in engineering, power line construction, power plant, electrical transmission systems or related field preferred;
  • Knowledge of electric generation, electric transmission and/or electric distribution.