System Operator II

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative•Andalusia, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Operator II position within the Energy Services Department is responsible for operating PowerSouth's electric system in a safe, reliable, and economic manner. This involves transmission operations, real-time balancing of load and resources, and monitoring, operating, and responding to disturbances and instabilities within PowerSouth's electrical system. The role requires coordinating appropriate actions during both normal operations and system disturbances, and ensuring an appropriate mix of generation and energy/capacity purchases to meet real-time system requirements economically and reliably. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or Mathematical Science is required, or a minimum of five years of relevant experience in substation operations, system protection, or power plant operations. The incumbent must pass a placement exercise, achieve NERC System Operator Certification within three attempts, and maintain it. They must also be able to interpret and analyze market data for efficient operations and compliance with NERC Operating Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical related program, such as but not limited to Engineering, Mathematical Science or other comparable curriculum.
In lieu of the Bachelor's degree requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of appropriate experience in the following areas will be considered: substation operations, system protection, or power plant operations.
Must score acceptable on a placement exercise.
Must be able to interpret, analyze, evaluate and monitor market data regarding energy sources to ensure that efficient operations are maintained and comply with NERC Operating Standards.
Must be able to achieve NERC System Operator Certification within a maximum of three (3) attempts as well as maintain certification.

Responsibilities

Maintains technical training in monitoring and operating a real time supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and Energy Management System (EMS).
Monitors and regulates PowerSouth's electrical system through the use of SCADA, EMS, and other reliability tools to ensure proper operating limits of the bulk electric system.
Performs analysis and prepares reports and records for the section to provide accurate and timely plans and information for future reference, including records of system disturbances that impact the reliable operation of the bulk electrical system.
Responsible for operating the electric system according to the NERC Operating Standards and Requirements with authority over PowerSouth personnel including: linemen, substation, power plant, telecommunications, EMS, system protection personnel and others as required to ensure system reliability.
Maximize the operation of generation resources and utilize capacity and energy contracts to ensure efficient use of PowerSouth resources to meet load requirements in real-time in the most economical manner. This includes purchasing and selling energy to meet economic dispatch objectives.
Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork, group goals and objectives, proper communication and cooperation within the department, division, throughout the PowerSouth organization and with member systems.