Associate Transmission System Operator

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Transmission System Operator is an entry level position for the Transmission System Operator classification. Provides the incumbent with the experience and training necessary to meet the requirements to advance to the level of Transmission System Operator.

Requirements

An associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, or two years of formal technical training beyond high school or the equivalent.
Four years of related experience, including work in generating stations, electrical maintenance, power system protection, and control, electrical system line work, or power system dispatching.
Ability to analyze information, determine relevant facts, prioritize actions and make decisions accordingly.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with people at various levels of the organization in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Mathematical reasoning ability and ability to work with computer-based applications to perform computational/analytical type work.
Ability to handle increasingly complex training assignments including the performance of varied tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with system operations while on a rotating shift.
Maximize transmission reliability and availability, minimize congestion, ability to thoroughly understand and apply operating procedures and guidelines.
Ability to thoroughly understand and interpret local flow tools and applications.
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Actively participating as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals
Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge
Applicants must successfully pass the SO/PD (System Operator/Power Dispatcher) Test, which is a requirement to be selected for this position.

Nice To Haves

Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Build trusting relationships

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable of the generation, transmission, and sub-transmission system components, nomenclature, and general operating procedures as well as the switching and tagging procedures outlined in the appropriate Participant directives.
Has limited accountability and authority commensurate with the abilities and experience as defined in the position description titled Transmission System Operator.
Any duties performed must be done under the guidance of the Transmission System Operator.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.