Transmission System Operator
About The Position
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers. From the company's control centers, they monitor electrical grid conditions and develop contingency plans to curtail potentially dangerous and costly system problems. They prepare and coordinate switching procedures for routine and emergency work on the electric system and communicate this information to field crews. Entry-level Transmission System Operators receive extensive training and on-the-job experience to prepare for NERC/PJM certification and learn the FirstEnergy system. Based on individual performance, operators advance from the entry-level role to the career-level Transmission System Operator position. The Transmission System Operator I level includes training and development responsibilities to progress toward Transmission System Operator II.
Requirements
- At least 2–4 years of an accredited engineering or technical school degree, or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or equivalent in lieu of a degree.
- Must satisfy the requirements of the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatching Test (SOPD).
- Must be able to meet all FirstEnergy, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and PJM operator certification requirements as responsibilities progress.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills to process information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to accurately perform analytical calculations, including voltage drops, transformer and circuit loadings, system load, and interchange data calculations and verifications.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Effective performance in regional dispatching, substation or lines areas, energy scheduling, or equivalent experience in electric company operations.
- Knowledge of equipment and principles involved in operating all components of the electrical system.
Responsibilities
- Assist in controlling transmission system operations safely, reliably, and efficiently.
- Assist in ordering appropriate operational changes to meet load fluctuations or the loss of generation equipment, substation equipment, or transmission lines.
- Assist in issuing transmission switching orders to switchmen and power plant personnel.
- Perform special operating studies and prepare reports, load flows, and other operating and dispatching data.
- Assist in coordinating with and managing operations alongside system operators from other companies.
- Schedule work on substation, transmission line, and power plant substation equipment.
- Assist in directly placing safety tags and issuing clearance or switching controls to appropriate personnel.
- Assist in preparing new switching orders and revising existing switching orders and operating procedures.
- Operate the Energy Management System computer application.
- Use FirstEnergy corporate computer applications, including EDOA and Access Databases.
- Diagnose causes of trouble during interruptions in substations or transmission lines and determine service-restoration steps, including rerouting electrical energy.
- Obtain weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to forecast loads.
- Coordinate with regional personnel regarding customer problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
