System Operator

Avista Corporation•Spokane, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Exercise unilateral authority for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system (transmission and generation) under normal, emergency, and black start conditions, complying with the NERC and WECC reliability standards. This position is expected to operate the disciplines (Balance and Interchange (BA) and Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) desks) as assigned. Support transmission system operator. Monitor and approve all real time E-tags and schedules utilizing Avista’s transmission system. Monitor and maintain operating reserves.

Requirements

Knowledge or experience in basic and advanced electricity, print reading, and utility power generation, transmission, distribution system operation.
Minimum 3+ years of related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision.
Quality leadership.
Instantaneous decision making.
Ability to perform without error under stress for extended periods of time.
Proven ability to respond quickly with good judgment under stressful situations.
Demonstrated effective and flexible communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge of generation and transmission.
Working rotating shifts.
Obtaining and maintaining NERC system operator certification.
Signing off all tasks on EIM & BA tests and passing the NERC exam prior to being fully qualified.

Nice To Haves

Algebra level math skills.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system (transmission and generation) under normal, emergency, and black start conditions, complying with the NERC and WECC reliability standards.
Operating the Balance and Interchange (BA) and Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) desks as assigned.
Supporting the transmission system operator.
Monitoring and approving all real time E-tags and schedules utilizing Avista’s transmission system.
Monitoring and maintaining operating reserves.