Associate Dispatcher - Transmission (System Operator)

Duke Energy•St. Petersburg, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Dispatcher (System Operator) is a training position for becoming a Dispatcher (System Operator) in the Duke Energy Florida Energy Control Center. The job responsibility of the Associate Dispatcher is to complete Duke Energy's Dispatcher Qualification Program during the initial 12 -15 months of their employment. The goal of the program is to develop proficiency in all System Operator functions through the use of various training methods including the classroom, on-the-job training, field experience, and power system simulation.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Technology and 6 years of directly related experience
Bachelor's degree in technical field in lieu of the associate degree and 6 years' experience
Military certifications may be accepted in lieu of the two-year degree in electrical technology.
The position requires a two-part pre-employment testing. The first part of pre-employment testing requires the candidate to pass the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD) Test.
Upon SOPD recommendation, the candidate may be invited to a site visit for an industrial psychologist assessment and interview with Duke Energy employees.
In addition, acceptance into this position requires that the candidate pass a 7-year background check and successfully complete training on critical infrastructure protection.
Once accepted into Duke Energy's Dispatcher Qualification Program, the Associate Dispatcher will be required to pass a North American Electric Reliability Corporation System Operator Certification Exam during the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline
Transmission Maintenance, Relay Technician or Generation Plant Operator Experience preferred
NERC Certification

Responsibilities

Complete Duke Energy's Dispatcher Qualification Program during the initial 12 -15 months of their employment.
Develop proficiency in all System Operator functions through the use of various training methods including the classroom, on-the-job training, field experience, and power system simulation.
Operating and maintaining the high voltage transmission system in a safe, reliable, and economic manner
Coordinating and directing high voltage transmission system switching activities for normal maintenance and power restoration
Optimizing resources to regulate system voltage
Continually analyzing the high voltage electric system to determine harmful contingencies
Forming contingency plans to mitigate consequences and implementing contingency plans should the event occur.
Optimize all generation resources.
Evaluate and manage requests for use of Duke Energy's transmission system to ensure comparable treatment required by federal law for all transmission customers.
Calculate and post remaining transmission capability that is for sale, and coordinates energy transactions with other electric utilities.