Associate Transmission Operator/Transmission Operator
About The Position
This is a multi-level posting and will be filled at the appropriate level based on related experience and education. Under the direction of a transmission operator, the associate transmission operator monitors and operates the bulk electric power system (345 kV and 161 kV systems), based on standards provided by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation regional transmission operator operating procedures and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s standards of conduct for normal, emergency and restoration conditions. The associate transmission operator provides support to the transmission operator in the area of preparing and instructing switching, alarm response, dispatching, and other areas as directed. This position is intended to be a training position until the employee is fully qualified to operate the system independently as a transmission operator. After 8-12 months as an associate transmission operator, the employee's performance will be reviewed to see if he/she meets the minimum qualifications and performance standards before becoming a transmission operator. The associate transmission operator will be required to achieve proficiency and move to the transmission operator position within 12 months of starting training. Failure to meet these performance standards within 12 months will result in a six-month remedial period. At the end of the remedial period, the associate transmission operator will be evaluated for possible advancement to the transmission operator position. Proficiency will be determined by testing, observation, and ability to acquire NERC certification. The transmission operator monitors and exercises independent judgment in the operation of the bulk electric power system (345 kV and 161 kV systems) based on standards provided by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation , regional transmission operator operating procedures and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's standards of conduct for normal, emergency and restoration conditions. This position ensures the safe, reliable and economic operation of the bulk power transmission system by taking appropriate steps to maintain and monitor system operating limits.
Requirements
- Related experience and education
- Ability to acquire NERC certification
Responsibilities
- Monitors and operates the bulk electric power system (345 kV and 161 kV systems)
- Prepares and instructs switching
- Responds to alarms
- Dispatches
- Monitors and exercises independent judgment in the operation of the bulk electric power system (345 kV and 161 kV systems)
- Ensures the safe, reliable and economic operation of the bulk power transmission system
- Takes appropriate steps to maintain and monitor system operating limits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
