System Operator

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•Marcy Township, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the daily management and coordination of NYPA’s overall operations, including Overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational performance. 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.
Internal candidates: Minimum 18 months of experience in system operations and completed all internal training and task verification through ECC training cycle
Internal candidates: NERC Transmission Operator Certification
External Candidates: Minimum 18 months of experience in system operations and NERC Transmission Operator Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s (BAS) degree in Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, or related technical fields

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.