System Operator: Trainee, I, II, or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Jobs • Westminster, CO

96d • $86,000 - $151,000

About The Position

Responsible for the real-time operation of the Tri‑State interconnected transmission system in a safe and reliable manner. This position is tasked with the authority and responsibility to operate the Tri-State transmission system in such a manner as to comply with all applicable North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Regional Reliability Organization (RRO) standards. This position is a shift position to cover 24 hours 7 days per week. Responsible for the coordination of switching and outage requests with Members, other interconnected utilities, and within Tri‑State. Prepare/approve switching programs in advance of requested date of execution and Directs and coordinates routine and emergency switching including issuing clearances and other protective orders to field personnel and coordinate with interconnected utilities.

Requirements

• Experience in real-time operation of transmission systems.
• Knowledge of NERC and RRO standards.
• Ability to work in a shift position covering 24/7 operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in coordinating with interconnected utilities.
• Familiarity with switching programs and outage management.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Tri-State transmission system in compliance with NERC and RRO standards.
• Coordinate switching and outage requests with Members and other utilities.
• Prepare and approve switching programs in advance of execution dates.
• Direct and coordinate routine and emergency switching operations.
• Issue clearances and protective orders to field personnel.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees