System Operator
About The Position
Accountable for the daily management and coordination of NYPA’s overall operations, including Overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational performance; directing the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources; analyzing and approving operational investments that best meet the organization's business needs. As a NERC Generation Operator (GOP), Transmission Owner (TO), and Transmission Operator (TOP), monitor and control NYPA generation and transmission facilities. Coordinate and direct switching schedules with regional projects, local TO/TOP’s, and NYISO. Directs generation and voltage support as needed to maintain reliability of the Bulk Electric System in a manner that will not exceed thermal and voltage limits or cause System Operating Limits (SOL’s). Continually monitor transmission network applications to ensure normal operations.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of power system generation and transmission concepts
- NERC TO certification required, ability to complete NYISO System Operator and NYPA System Operator specific training.
- Qualified on positional tasks for System Operator role.
- Ability to manage Bulk Power System tasks to assist the SSO during emergencies or high demand periods.
- Thorough proficiency in Water Management.
- Must understand and demonstrate proficiency in NYPA Operating Policies and Control Center Guides and/or Instructions.
- Ability to utilize NYPA PTR+ outage software.
- Working understanding of NYPA Operating Policies and Control Room Guides, Instructions, Bulletins, and NYISO memos.
- Associate degree required.
- Internal candidates: Complete all qualifications for ASO and SO, and demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in system operations.
- Internal candidates: NERC Transmission Operator Certification
- External Candidates: Minimum 18 months of experience in system operations and NERC Transmission Operator Certification.
- All candidates are required to obtain NYPA Senior System Operator qualification within 3 (three) years of hire
Nice To Haves
- Preferred: Bachelor’s (BAS) degree in Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, or related technical field
Responsibilities
- Control Center position with a focus on NERC Generator Operator (GOP) and Transmission Owner (TO) tasks and verbal coordination.
- Utilize the ECC EMS for monitoring real-time status including all generation and transmission that NYPA is the Transmission Operator for.
- Manage water flows, NIA GIP, water transfers, and adhere to water treaties.
- Monitor all NYPA and non NYPA Generation that NYPA is Transmission Owner for.
- Decipher EMS most urgent alarms to back up the ECC SSO.
- Respond to Directives of the ECC SSO.
- Monitor transmission flows and voltages to back up the ECC Senior System Operator.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding and navigation of the EMS displays related to alarming and generation/transmission status and configuration.
- Mentor the ECC Assistant System Operators on their current job tasks as well as develop their skills toward completing future System Operator tasks.
- Responsible for assisting the ECC Senior System Operator (SSO) with remedial actions, as well as coordinating real-time outages under the direction of the ECC SSO.
- Adhere to NERC, NPCC, NYISO, and NYPA requirements. Fulfil and demonstrate competencies in all applicable tasks formally identified within this specific position and managed by the Control Center Management staff.
- Seek continuous exposure to SSO duties, Outage Coordination software and operating practices/duties.
- Must work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Overtime may be required on occasion based on business needs.
- Maintain qualification and proficiency of ASO tasks.
- Support the SO and SSO in control room tasks and follow directives from the SSO.
Benefits
- fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
- The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- diversity, equity, and inclusion
- equal opportunity employer
- inclusive, innovative work environments
- reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
