District Operator in Training

LIPAPRD•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

12d•$56,940 - $68,450•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the NERC certified Principal and Lead System Operator, the District Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable and effective operation of the electric transmission system of Long Island. District Operator in Training will assist in performing the following duties: Become familiar with the transmission system and substations, including the operation and capacities of all transmission and substation equipment. Acquire a thorough knowledge of Company rules applying to the operation of electric equipment and lines. Learn to issue orders in connection with substation and transmission switching and issuing clearances on substation and transmission equipment. Analyzing system problems and issuing orders necessary to maintain continuity of service at all times. Prepare necessary operating reports and keeping operating log. Be able to make accurate decisions quickly. Learn to report all abnormal conditions effecting continuity of service. Operate supervisory control equipment. Perform similar or less skilled work as may be assigned. This is a rotating shift position on-site in Hicksville, NY. 40 hours/week. Shifts are 12 and 8 hours in length and rotate between day and night shifts including weekends and holidays. The candidate selected on the basis of the qualifications below will undergo two separate phases of training.

Requirements

Four years of engineering course work or equivalent which shall include the successful completion of a minimum of formal courses in electrical theory, DC and AC power equipment, physics and mathematics.
Two years of experience in electric operations, engineering or related work.
As part of the interview process, applicants will be required to take written examinations in which knowledge of basic math concepts, electric theory including AC/DC circuits and power systems should be demonstrated.
Applicants will also be required to take an approved work aptitude test by an outside consultant in order to be accepted for the position.
The successful candidate will also be required to attend a four-week course at the New York Independent System Operator in Albany, NY within one to two years of taking the position.
Employees selected for this position will be required to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
Pre-employment testing will be conducted at the offer stage of employment. Alcohol testing will be performed after an accident and for reasonable cause.
Successful applicants will be required to join and maintain membership in the local union 1049 of the IBEW.
Flexibility to work multiple shifts; ability to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements.
Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and good interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time, and be able to prioritize work and provide leadership during critical system events.
Must be comfortable with making decisions often with limited input and extreme time constraints.
Must have good problem solving skills.
Must have comprehensive computer skills (including Excel and Word) in order to utilize numerous computer applications.
Excellent written and clear oral communication skills.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating all equipment on the transmission system.
For BES elements the DO operates equipment with the approval and at the direction of the NERC certified Senior System Operator or System Operator.
For transmission elements not related to the BES (operated below 100 kV), the District Operator is authorized to operate equipment without prior approval of the SSO or SO.
Perform switching and tagging activities associated with planned, forced, and emergency outages
Perform system restoration activities
Monitor the transmission system in real-time using the EMS (SCADA) system
Direct multi station operators to respond to system alarms
Re-configure the transmission system to implement proposed transmission system/equipment outages
Review work requests, ensuring clearance limits are correctly identified
Review clearances as to its effects on serving load, and coordination with other outages
Follow clearance and control procedures, perform switching and issue work permits to field crews
Take back clearances for work on transmission equipment
Direct and control transmission switching operations
Coordinate switching with other affected systems
Review and accept system configuration changes (System Releases)
Direct the energizing of new facilities
Prepares any necessary operating reports and keeps operating log
Analyzes system problems and issues orders necessary to maintain continuity of service at all times
Reports all abnormal conditions affecting continuity of service to the System Operator
Reports all abnormal conditions to appropriate repair organizations
Handles the curtailment of loads or voltage reduction according to established emergency procedures
Operates supervisory control equipment.
Performs similar or less skilled work as may be required
Expected to support on the job training of new District Operators in training to support maintaining a competent and qualified work force
Is familiar with the transmission system and substations, including the operation and capacities of all transmission and substation equipment.
Has a thorough knowledge of Company rules applying to the operation of electric equipment and lines