Associate System Operator

AES • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lead System Operator and Team Leader of System Operations, the Associate System Operator acts under the direction of the Lead System Operator and helps ensure the safe, stable, reliable, economical, and environmentally correct operation of the Bulk Electric System. The responsibility extends from generating station substations through distribution substations. The role includes complying with NERC, FERC, RFC, IURC, and MISO requirements and directing field personnel through switching operations involving the Bulk Electric System.

The Associate System Operator supports direct system operation in a training capacity, assists authorized personnel with field switching, monitors system conditions, recommends corrective action when abnormalities are detected, and works with department management during emergencies to protect system integrity, prevent loss of life, and minimize equipment damage. The role also involves coordinating with system operations management and interconnected utilities to exchange information and maintain effective interconnected procedures. The position requires availability for all System Operations shifts in a 24-7 operations environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree demonstrating aptitude for mathematics and electrical theory, along with previous work experience demonstrating basic electrical utility knowledge, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
• High degree of electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Availability for all System Operations shifts in a 24-7 schedule.
• Ability to pass the NERC Certification exam within six months.
• Computer proficiency.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a real-time operations environment on all shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Current NERC Certification.
• Electric utility experience in transmission and/or distribution operations.
• Understanding of power substation equipment and power system electrical fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret substation one-line diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Successful completion of the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatch (SOPD) prescreening exam.
• Electric utility job-related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training for the direct operation of the Bulk Electric System.
• Assist authorized field personnel with switching operations involving equipment on the Bulk Electric System.
• Work with department management during emergency operating conditions to protect transmission system integrity, prevent loss of life, and minimize damage to transmission system components.
• Confer with the Lead System Operator and System Operations management about matters affecting Bulk Electric System operation.
• Exchange information with personnel at interconnected utilities to maintain effective interconnected procedures.
• Monitor system conditions for issues affecting Bulk Electric System reliability.
• Recommend immediate corrective actions to department management when abnormalities are detected.
• Comply with applicable NERC, FERC, RFC, IURC, and MISO requirements.

What This Job Offers

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