Senior Transmission System Operator

PSEG•Bound Brook, NJ

2d•$107,600 - $170,300•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves monitoring and controlling the bulk power system under normal and emergency conditions, ensuring compliance with FERC, NERC, RFC, and PJM regulations. The company is a large energy provider with a vision for efficient, safe, and reliable energy delivery, deeply connected to its communities with over 13,000 employees. PSEG offers stability, exciting opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Flexible work options are available depending on the role, categorized into Onsite, Hybrid fixed, and Hybrid flexible. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, parental and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. PSEG is committed to providing safe, reliable service and supporting communities.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of experience as a System Operator
Minimum 3 years of extensive experience and knowledge with operating a power system
Experience performing load flow studies
PJM and NERC certifications
Proven ability to communicate effectively; exercise independent action, judgment and risk management; act decisively; and interact effectively with all Transmission System stakeholders
Technical knowledge of Electric Power Systems
Successful completion of the PJM Interconnection Training Program for System Operators
PJM System Operator Certification and must complete mandatory PJM yearly training requirements and Continuing Education Hours
NERC Transmission Operator Certification and must complete mandatory NERC yearly training requirements and Continuing Education Hours
Load flow analysis experience, and real time operational experience including Substation/Generation/Relay skills

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Engineering or Technology
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a System Operator
Expertise in Transmission, Generation, Distribution Operations, System Relay Protection and/or Station Mechanical Skills

Responsibilities

Promptly (real time) analyze disturbances on the Bulk Electric System to determine if NERC, DOE, RFC and PJM reporting is required
Monitor and Operate the Bulk Electric System in accordance with the PJM Operating Agreement, implement corrective strategies for disturbances and Emergency procedures for contingencies, actual overloads, emergency outages and equipment tripping, maintain PJM and NERC certifications, perform AC load flow analysis and interpret results.
Understand and adhere to the Standards of Conduct as described in FERC Order 717, and Data Confidentiality Agreements
Maintain power system reliability by utilizing/evaluating AC power system load flows
Operate Bulk Electric System in accordance with PJM manuals, agreements and good utility practice
Conduct AC power system load flows for analysis of emergency system outages, emergency conditions and pre-scheduled outages
Coordinate corrective strategies for system contingencies, emergency outages and equipment tripping with PJM
Demonstrate inquisitiveness, decisiveness, positive attitude and teamwork
Take all actions required to mitigate Bulk Electric System reliability emergencies (real-time and day-ahead) unless such actions would violate safety, equipment, regulatory or statutory requirements
Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts
Available to respond for emergency and relief assignments