SCC Reliability Coord

American Electric Power • New Albany, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you'll be working under the direct responsibility and authority of a System Control Center Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr., assist with limited instruction in overseeing the safe, efficient, reliable operation and coordination of the AEP transmission system across various RTO regions. Assists with the coordination and arrangement of congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded transmission facilities. Supports, through coordination with the applicable RTO, the arrangement and approval of switching operations and removal of equipment for maintenance of transmission lines and stations. Maintains acceptable AEP transmission system voltage levels. Responsible for developing proper notifications regarding outages and system disturbances to management, DOE, NERC, and FERC as required. This is an intermediate trainee position and does not take any independent real-time actions. All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr. As an operator-in-training at the highest authority real-time desk in AEP, you must work under the direction and authority of a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal, or Sr. and you won't be allowed to take any independent actions. All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal, or Sr.

Requirements

• Two (2) year Technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering OR High School and two (2) years' experience operating a civil or military power system.
• Must Pass the SOPD II Test
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must obtain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level.
• Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification within the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
• Ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
• Must work a twelve-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule that consists of nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have willingness to accept on call responsibilities and call outs.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and to analyze conditions and make proper decisions quickly while dealing with diverse situations simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to effectively work in a team environment and professionally deal with co-workers, customers and management personnel.
• This position requires a thorough knowledge and use of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination within the applicable RTO the arrangement and approval of switching operations for the removal or restoration of equipment.
• Assist in initiating, coordinating, and arranging among RTO, AEP Generation Dispatch, and the AEP Transmission Dispatch Centers, for congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded AEP transmission facilities, including arranging for off-cost generation dispatch to relieve local constraints.
• Maintain clear and detailed records of all pertinent activities involving the Transmission Systems.
• Initiate notifications to designated management personnel of major interruptions, abnormal conditions and other system emergency conditions.
• Monitor and test communications facilities and report malfunctions to proper personnel for corrective action.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees