California ISO ยท 3 days ago
Operations Trainee (Onsite)
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$45.91/hr - $45.91/hrThe California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across California's power grid. The Operations Trainee will participate in a structured training program focusing on Bulk Electric System Operations and Market Operations, gaining knowledge in electric power systems and generation resource fundamentals.
EnergyNon ProfitPower Grid
Responsibilities
Actively participates in a fast-paced learning program of formal classroom instruction, power system simulation, on-the-job training, site-visits, and self-study, including review of Basic Electricity, Substation Operations, Power Plant Operations, Interconnected Power System Operations and ISO Market Operations
Completes training modules and additional required reading including books, training manuals and operating procedures within specified timeframes
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in each area of study by qualifying scores on written and/or performance exams. Accountable for maintaining progress through the Program on a defined schedule and periodic proficiency testing
Attends supplemental programs and/or events as deemed appropriate by management
Learns strategies to best support reliability and business objectives
Learns fundamentals of generation and transmission maintenance, transmission system congestion and congestion mitigation
Demonstrates knowledge of operational goals, objectives, tools, EMS applications processes, and services
Actively participates in multiple challenging, complex and time sensitive projects and/or a work programs
Reviews, analyzes and learns appropriate responses to system conditions required to maintain the reliability and economic efficiency of the BES at the Control Center level
Successfully obtains the required NERC Reliability Coordinator Operator Certification prior to completion of the training program
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science or equivalent advanced technical military training combined with subsequent military service in related disciplines (e.g., Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) combined with subsequent military service)
Must obtain required NERC Reliability Coordinator Operator Certification prior to completion of training program
Demonstrated aptitude in the areas of advanced mathematics, technical, mechanical, and systems/computer applications areas required
Demonstrated high technical interest in bulk electric system operations, market operations, and initiatives pursuant to ongoing professional development
Proven fundamental good judgment with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member
Must be able to work under high-pressure and stressful conditions and demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in routine and emergency conditions to take immediate appropriate action
Must be confident and decisive with complex decisions with a high level of personal accountability and the ability to be assertive when necessary
Strong sense of self-motivation and to learn complex information in a fast-moving, distracting and ever-changing environment
Excellent communication, analytical, multitasking skills, and flexibility
Preferred
One or more years of related technical experience is desirable
Recent Operations experience with California or other WECC Balancing Area, Transmission Operator (TOP), Generator Operator (GOP) or regional group that has real-time transmission operations responsibilities is helpful
Independent Power Producer, military or electronics experience preferred
Knowledge of interconnected electric system operations, various transmission engineering standards, generation, substation operations, energy distribution, Energy Management Systems (EMS) and/or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is strongly desired
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available.
Company
California ISO
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
Founded in 1998
501-1000 employees
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Mark Rothleder
Chief Operating Officer
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Vice President, General Counsel
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