Transmission Dispatcher (Onsite)

California ISO•Folsom, CA

5d•$69 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the shift manager, works to manage daily planned outages and to match energy schedules to meet system energy needs on a real-time basis in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, WECC Regional Reliability Standards, and applicable ISO Tariff, to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the ISO controlled grid. Maintains logs and related documentation for grid operations. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science or completion of formal System Operator training program or equivalent system operations experience.
Completion of California ISO formal Operations Trainee program or 2 years of experience as a system operator.
NERC System Operator Certification required.
System operator experience.
Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities with multiple parties.
Ability to respond effectively to emergency conditions and operate in a highly stressful and dynamic environment.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member.
Excellent communication and analytical skills required.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in either California or other major WECC transmission grid or Balancing Authority Area desired.
Background in Electrical System Operations or Electric Utility Operations helpful.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and approves planned outages of the transmission system to ensure system security and reliable operations.
Maintains and establishes contact with participating transmission owners ensuring reliable data acquisition, maintenance schedules and information overseeing the operation, control and usage of the transmission system.
Implements transmission service rights under existing contracts.
Controls applicable interchange schedules to meet Balancing Authority Area obligations, emergency responses, WECC Regional Reliability Standards and NERC Reliability Standards, and supports the transmission system in the most reliable manner.
Exercises corrective scheduling action under normal and emergency conditions.
Coordinates and schedules energy resources to meet system load requirements.
As appropriate, exercises authority over scheduling coordinators regarding system reliability and system emergencies.
Monitors and responds to telemetry alarms or failures.
Checks accuracy of metering tie points used by SCADA.
Maintains logs and documentation for grid operations and prepares reports as required.
Takes or directs appropriate real-time actions, as necessary, under normal and emergency conditions, to maintain system reliability in compliance with WECC Regional Reliability Standards, NERC Reliability Standards, and ISO procedures, up to and including the shedding of firm customer load