Transmission Operator, STO System Operations

Overview

The Transmission Operator is solely responsible for directing and controlling all bulk power switching operations and responsible for maintaining transmission voltage levels. Responds to transmission emergencies and increases security for the transmission system.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools are incorporated into daily work activities.
• Committed to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence, Developing an effective Cost Management Culture and Enhancing the Customers Experience.
• Oversees the six "on-watch' District Operators providing operational guidance and switching orders and priorities.
• Ensures the implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is -directed. Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Participate in the operation of the Con Edison electric system in a reliable and safe manner in coordination with the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Will perform voltage control adjustments in conjunction with NYISO.ln times of emergency, under orders from NYISO, Senior System Operator or System Operator will implement appropriate actions up to and including voltage reduction and load shedding to maintain the reliability of the electric system.
• Functions as the liaison between the bulk power operating team, District Operators and Substation Operation Shift Managers for daily operating requirements and the tracking of outaged facilities.
• Act in a coordinating capacity, compiling data associated with, scheduled facility outages, automatic operations, system trouble and scheduled work and notifying the appropriate engineering, operating, maintenance and construction organizations within the company.
• Coordinate and direct scheduled and emergency switching of transmission system facilities. Will provide direction of switching requirements and priorities to the District Operators on a daily basis. Will perform actual transmission system switching when needed at all voltage classifications from 500KV transmission stations to 13KV area station facilities. Will perform switching of capacitor banks and shunt reactors on a daily basis and will perform emergency switching of transmission facilities during implementation of rapid restoration procedures.
• Monitor, control and maintain proper transmission and sub-transmission voltage levels in conjunction with NYISO. Will dispatch MVAR output of all generating resources in the pursuit of voltage control and ensure compliance with established operating criteria.
• Act in a consultant capacity to the System Operator, monitoring the status of the transmission system, analyzing the effects of contingencies and scheduled outages, recommending steps to minimize their effects and assuring that proper attention is given to the coordination of restoration efforts for equipment out of service.
• Coordinate the operation and maintenance of the cable support systems. Monitor and coordinate the operation of the PURS system.
• Will perform adequacy testing of specific transmission feeder protective relaying systems, evaluate deficiencies and take corrective action. Will ensure that safe work practices are followed in accordance with Company policies and governmental regulations.
• Will act as Distribution System communicator during times of distribution system emergencies.
• Monitor the status of bulk power protective relaying systems, evaluate deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Must have 5 years experience in Electric Operations, Electric Power Systems, Gen., Electric Transmission Practices, Elect. Engr. General, or Elect. Power Sys. General, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with personnel on all levels. Working knowledge of personal computers and/or Emergency Management Systems, required.
• Must acquire NERC certification within 3 months of position acceptance, required.
• Previous District Operator or Energy Dispatcher experience and prior supervisory experience, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.