Power System Coordinator (Transmission System Operator)

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

5d

About The Position

A Power System Coordinator has the ultimate responsibility and accountability
for the integrity of Alabama Power Company's (APC) electrical transmission
system by making critical decisions regarding system operations while keeping
the Bulk Power System safe and reliable. Additional responsibilities include:

Manage and direct field employees in performing switching operations.
Monitor and operate the Network Transmission/Sub Transmission systems and
other transmission lines and facilities.
Assess operating situations.
Coordinate generation resources and operate hydro resources.

Requirements

• Graduate or Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution OR
• Technical certificate/Associate’s degree OR
• Extensive experience in transmission system operations including construction (lines or subs), maintenance (lines or subs), and/or protection & control.
• Current work experience within APC Power Delivery is a plus.
• Working knowledge and/or experience in the construction, maintenance, operation, or protection and control of APC's Generating and Transmission electric system.
• Knowledge of protective relays, relaying schemes, and control systems.
• Must be capable of managing stressful situations
• Ability to multi-task and competently manage work with constantly changing priorities and minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of division/district organization and distribution operations.
• Detailed understanding of electric system operation, theory, and practices.
• Working knowledge of hydro generation plant operations and reservoir management.
• Adaptability to the rigors of shift work.
• Comprehension of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards will be required for certification of APC’s Power System Coordinators.
• Currently possess an active certification from NERC in the areas of Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator, or
• Successfully complete the rigorous national technical examination administered by NERC in the areas of Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator within one year of being awarded this position.
• Successfully complete internal new-hire training and be deemed qualified to assume operational shift within one year of being awarded this position.
• The successful candidate will be awarded the job only after the successful completion of the NERC CIP and Insider Threat Program requirements.
• Due to the significant investment in your training, the time it takes to become proficient, and the critical nature of this role, we request your commitment to work in the ACC for a minimum of 24 months.

Nice To Haves

• Current work experience within APC Power Delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct field employees in performing switching operations.
• Monitor and operate the Network Transmission/Sub Transmission systems and other transmission lines and facilities.
• Assess operating situations.
• Coordinate generation resources and operate hydro resources.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• Partial relocation assistance available for exempt grades 5-6.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees