Transmission Systems Operator Trainee, Bulk Power Systems

Eversource Energy•Dorchester, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring and controlling Eversource’s Electric Transmission System on a continuous basis during normal and emergency conditions to ensure safe, reliable, and economic operations. The Transmission Operator is self-directed and has the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions and ensure the reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. This role involves issuing clearances and switching orders, directing the tagging of transmission equipment, and directing the restoration of the transmission system following major system outages, load shedding, or blackouts. Using Energy Management System (EMS) software, the operator evaluates transmission system reliability and develops and implements appropriate action plans. Additionally, this position ensures that transmission system activities and conditions are communicated and coordinated with ISO-NE, other Control Centers, and Eversource personnel.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of utility transmission system design, operations, maintenance and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes.
Ability to use Energy Management System Software, interpret results, and initiate appropriate actions.
Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline plus five years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, Generation Dispatch or Generation Operations position OR Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline plus seven years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, Generation Dispatch or Generation Operations position OR minimum of nine years experience in Transmission, Distribution, Generation Dispatch or Generation Operations position.
Must successfully pass Transmission Operator Assessment.
Must successfully complete NERC Certified System Operator Examination and obtain a NERC Transmission Operator Certification within six months of employment or date accepted position.
Certification must be maintained in accordance with NERC and Company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability

Responsibilities

Monitor and control the Electric Transmission System on a continuous basis during normal and emergency conditions.
Ensure safe, reliable, and economic operations of the Bulk Electric System.
Implement real-time actions and ensure reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.
Issue clearances and switching orders.
Direct the tagging of transmission equipment.
Direct the restoration of the transmission system following a major system outage, load shedding, or blackout.
Evaluate transmission system reliability using Energy Management System (EMS) software.
Develop and implement appropriate action plans based on system reliability evaluations.
Communicate and coordinate transmission system activities and conditions with ISO-NE, other Control Centers, and Eversource personnel.