Operator, Transmission, Electric Control Centre Operations

natgridProd • Webster, MA

2d • $101,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring an Operator for our Transmission Control Center in Northborough, MA. This role is crucial in delivering safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. The company is focused on delivering 100% fossil-free heat by 2050 and is at the forefront of shaping the sustainable future of the energy industry. Success in this role requires anticipating customer needs, reducing energy delivery costs, and pioneering flexible energy systems for tomorrow. This involves delivering on promises and seeking opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• NERC Reliability Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 2 years, is required.
• Must be on the Clearance and Control list, or able to obtain authorization within 2 months.
• Ability to work rotating shifts is required.
• Must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, another engineering discipline, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the New England transmission system in a safe, secure, reliable, and efficient manner in accordance with all FERC, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE, and National Grid requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Provide real-time analysis, monitoring, control, and emergency response for the transmission system.
• Perform switching and tagging activities associated with planned, forced, and emergency outages.
• Coordinate planned, forced, and emergency outages with applicable entities.
• Execute System Restoration procedures.
• Operate transmission system equipment within established ratings.
• Implement ISO-NE and National Grid Emergency procedures.
• Monitor the health and accuracy of the EMS system.
• Communicate in a professional manner, ensuring adherence to 3-part communication procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FERC, NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE standards.
• Train and develop new System Operators to maintain a highly skilled team.
• Support an error-free environment, understanding the severe consequences of control room errors or omissions.
• Represent the New England Control Center on ISO-NE and company-level committees.
• Maintain close and effective working relationships with the EMS staff, ISO-NE, field workforce, distribution control rooms, and neighboring utilities and transmission customers.
• Maintain NERC Reliability Coordinator certification.
• Maintain Clearance and Control authorization.

Benefits

• Career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level