System Operator II

UGI Corporation•Pringle, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page. Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electrical theory and economics.
Strong Multitasking and Situational Awareness Skills.
Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately in critical situations; concentration; work independently.
Basic knowledge of substation equipment and operations; relay/communications; power station operations.
Knowledge of NERC/FERC regulations.
Ability to complete an 8 to 12 month on the job training program which culminates with NERC/PJM Certification.
Must pass pre-employment testing (e.g. PSP System Operator/Dispatcher Test, Edison Electric Institute POSS/MCI test).
Two-year degree in a Technical Field, required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and control the transmission and distribution of power to ensure safe and reliable service within company guidelines.
Take actions needed to ensure the reliability of the Bulk Electric System and alleviate operating emergencies.
Respond to and coordinate customer outage restoration activities.
Operate equipment and shed firm load to alleviate emergencies.
Comply with all operating instructions from the Reliability Coordinator and/or Transmission Operator (PJM).
Analyze and control the Bulk Power System (facilities greater than 100kV) to ensure grid reliability in accordance with PJM reliability standards.
Respond to daily trouble via Outage Management (OMS), facilitate emergency storm response, dispatch resources to mitigate distribution system emergencies, manage day-to-day trouble dispatch and allocate resources appropriately across the service territory to mitigate customer outages/issues.
Operate Transmission devices on the 69kV and 230kV system to align with planned maintenance activities as well as system emergencies.
Facilitate switching of distribution level devices (13kV and below) in accordance with applicable UGI guidelines.
Perform planned and emergency switching on a routine basis to facilitate maintenance or mitigate emergencies.
Complete Continuing Education Hours as required to maintain NERC / PJM Certification.
Perform overtime as required during large outage / storm restoration response.