Associate Transmission System Operator - Brooksource : Job Details

Associate Transmission System Operator

Richmond, VA (Onsite)

12 month Contract-to-Hire

Our Fortune 500 energy partner is looking for an Associate Transmission System Operator to join their organization through Brooksource's Elevate program. As an Associate Transmission System Operator, you would work under direct supervision to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. Brooksource's Elevate Program is intended for recent college graduates, veterans, or those looking to transition into their first roles in engineering that are ready to take their career to the next level!

Responsibilities:

• Critical, reliability-related tasks are performed under the direct, continuous supervision and observation of a Transmission System Operator, Senior Transmission System Operator, or Supervisor-Electric Transmission Operations.
• Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes.
• Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications.
• Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules.
• Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provides a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment.
• Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications.
• Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed.
• Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities.
• Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required:

• 0-3 years of related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment. (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience).
• Beginner-level knowledge: Mathematics, Safety, and emergency procedures.
• Beginner-level skills: Computer systems (Microsoft Office), Verbal and written communications, Interpersonal, Complex problem-solving, Teamwork and collaboration.
• Abilities: Critical thinking, Attention to detail, Effectiveness in high stress situations, Personable, flexible, and dependable. Honest and ethical.
• This position requires you to operate a vehicle or operate a vehicle on our partner's behalf.
• In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events.
• The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

Preferred:

• Beginner-level knowledge of NERC and PJM regulations, Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, direct and alternating currents, etc.), Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.), Substation equipment and operations, Power station operations and generation

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) OR Associate's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical. Industrial, etc.) AND 2 years of related experience OR 4+ years of related experience

Licenses, Certifications, and Qualification Requirements

• Must obtain NERC Certification (Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator) and PJM Certification (Transmission System Operator) within 6 months of start/transfer date.
• No more than 4 total test attempts are permitted to obtain both NERC and PJM certifications. Must complete the System Operations defined Operator qualification program within 18 months of initial start/transfer date.

Other Working Conditions

• This job requires the ability to report to work in no more than 60 minutes under normal driving and traffic conditions.

What's in it for you?

• A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 500 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick-leave.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.