Assistant System Operator

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • Marcy Township, IA

1d • $73,000 - $100,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the daily management and coordination of NYPA’s overall operations, including Overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational performance; directing the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources; analyzing and approving operational investments that best meet the organization's business needs.
As a NERC Generation Operator (GOP), Transmission Owner (TO), and Transmission Operator (TOP), monitor and control NYPA generation and transmission facilities. Coordinate and direct switching schedules with regional projects, local TO/TOP’s, and NYISO. Directs generation and voltage support as needed to maintain reliability of the Bulk Electric System in a manner that will not exceed thermal and voltage limits or cause System Operating Limits (SOL’s). Continually monitor transmission network applications to ensure normal operations.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of power system generation and transmission concepts
• Ability to successfully complete NYISO System Operator Training
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn 3-Part communication.
• Working knowledge of Office programs for PC (Word/Excel etc.)
• Ability to learn/use Energy Management System
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with the NYPA Regional Projects and outside entities such as NYISO and GRM.
• Ability to review NYPA outage coordination summary sheets to identify generation that is planned out of service.
• Associate (AAS) degree: Electrical Technology or equivalent Science/Technology field desired
• Min 1 year equivalent direct electric grid/power system related work experience will be considered with non-technical degree.
• All candidates are required to possess or be able to obtain a NERC Transmission Operator Certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s (BAS) degree in Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, or related technical fields
• Control Center Experience working as an Operator.
• Utility/Power plant experience working in operation/maintenance, high voltage electrician, instrument controls technician, etc.
• Military technical or nuclear training.
• Experience with rotating Shift work.

Responsibilities

• Control Center position with a focus on NERC Generator Operator (GOP) tasks and verbal coordination.
• Utilize the ECC Energy Management System (EMS) and NYISO Management Information System (MIS) to monitor real-time status such as NYPA’s Generation and basic Water Management.
• Coordinate NYPA generation stop/starts.
• Assess the amount of generation reserves bid by NYPA Generator Resource Management (GRM).
• Check NYPA Generator Day Ahead Market (DAM)schedules.
• Monitor NYPA generation (every 15 min) and ensure the units are on schedule.
• Coordinate and document derates and NYISO out of merits.
• Assess metering and after-the-fact readings to validate accuracy.
• Demonstrate basic understanding and navigation of the EMS one-line diagrams.
• Calculate water in BG reservoir for reserves and to meet NYISO schedules.
• Adhere to NERC, NPCC, NYISO, and NYPA requirements. Fulfill and demonstrate competencies in all formally identified tasks.
• Learn and maintain a basic understanding of NYPA Operating Policies and Control Room Guides, Instructions, Bulletins, and NYISO memos.
• Must work rotating shifts, including nights, mid-midnights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
• The estimated salary range for this position is: $73,000 - $100,100.
• The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
• As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
• We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
• NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree