Job Description
Job Description
PURPOSE: To acquire the necessary job skills to perform real-time operations of Bulk Power Systems (BPS) performing real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). A System Operator I will be required, within 9 months, to obtain a NERC Certification (BT or RC) and within an additional 6 months to complete AEPCO/NERC Qualification Card.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Four years of prior work experience in one of the following areas or a combination of the following areas:
- Electric utility operations
- Technical profession in the utilities field
- Related engineering position
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree in applicable field is preferred.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate logs of daily tasks related to generation, transmission
- Required to obtain NERC certification (BT or RC) within 9 months.
- Required to pass the AEPCO/NERC Qualification Card within 6 months after obtaining NERC Certification.
- High level of critical thinking skills.
- High level of multi-tasking abilities.
- Above average mathematical aptitude.
- High level of communication skills including 3-part communications.
- Reasonable mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to pass 7-Year background check.
- High computer literacy.
- Basic understanding of electrical concepts (motors, generators, transformers, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of AEPCO operated power systems.
- Testing required for skill, abilities, and interest.
- Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Acquire the knowledge to take prompt and appropriate actions to maintain strict compliance with NERC/WECC Reliability Standards for system operations.
- Acquire knowledge of all AEPCO operating procedures under normal and emergency conditions.
- Acquire knowledge of all AEPCO reliability-related tasks under normal and emergency conditions.
- To learn normal transmission and distribution switching.
- Acquire Knowledge to monitor the power system for voltage control, power factor, and equipment loading.
- Acquire knowledge to maintain system frequency and system stability.
- Acquire knowledge to respond to Reserve Sharing Group (RSG) emergencies according to the RSG policies and procedures.
- Acquire knowledge to monitor, assess, and approve E-tags within the OATI application associated with the AEPCO transmission system.
- Become familiar with AEPCO and Metropolitan Water District transmission systems and how they intertie with neighboring systems.
- Actively promote and maintain a team environment.
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