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The AES Corporation · 2 hours ago

Associate System Operator

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution with a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The Associate System Operator will control and operate the Company's transmission and distribution resources, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining the reliability of the electric grid.

Utilities

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Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment both inside and outside the department

Complete the System Operator training requirements and pass the NERC and PJM certification tests

Possess a working knowledge of computer software such as MS Office

Implement real-time actions, up to and including shedding firm load, to ensure stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System

Direct all actions for the safety and reliability of the electric grid, including field crews, electrical equipment, and customers in matters that affect electric grid reliability

Direct all switching and tagging activities to achieve LOTO isolation on transmission, substation, and mainline distribution equipment for both scheduled and outage situations

Serve as the first line of communication for real-time operations with PJM and interconnected utilities to assure the reliability of the transmission network

Ensure compliance with strict Standards of Conduct, as well as NERC and PJM protocols for transmission services

Operate the system on a minute-by-minute basis to ensure frequency is maintained by generation meeting load requirements

Respond to transmission and distribution disturbances within established regulatory, industry, and company standards to ensure a continuous supply of electricity to customers

Communicate the status of abnormal system conditions to co-workers and management

Monitor and utilize reactive reserves to ensure system reliability

Mentor System Operator Trainees through the Operator training game plan

Annually review and update department Standard Operating Procedures

Utilize the system model to simulate removing transmission elements from service and review resulting contingency analysis to prevent any real-time violations

Be knowledgeable of the procedures to transfer operations to the Back-up Control Center and implement them if necessary

Qualification

NERC CertificationPJM CertificationElectrical TheoryComputer Software KnowledgeMathematical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityDecision Making

Required

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical discipline is desired

An Associate's degree showing an aptitude for math and electrical theory, including previous work experience demonstrating basic electrical utility knowledge, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline

Must already have or obtain the appropriate North American Electric Reliability Corporation Certification within one year of employment and before independently performing the Reliability functions

This Certification must be maintained with continuing education hours

Must already have or obtain the appropriate PJM Certification within one year of employment and before independently performing the Reliability functions

This Certification must be maintained with continuing education hours

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry, and basic electrical theory

Working knowledge of various database, spreadsheet, and word processing software

Ability to use various computer systems

Gather and analyze many complex variables to recommend decisions on complex issues under rapid and severe time constraints

Combine complex data sets including weather, grid conditions, electrical voltages, customer load, power plant capabilities, system disturbance data, interconnected utility conditions, etc., to determine actions required to ensure continuous operation and reliability on the electrical grid

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Has the authority to take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions, without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within their own operating authority vicinity

During emergency operating conditions, has additional independent authority to shed firm load to prevent or alleviate Operating Security Limit violations without higher-level approval

As the authority in charge of control room operations, any errors in switching procedures, miscommunication, or errors in analysis could result in serious injury or death to field employees and damage to valuable equipment

Ability to stand up to 2/3 of the time

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Ability to accept the mental and physical rigors of rotating shift work, constantly changing system conditions, and varying operating guidelines

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards

Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check

Before being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training

Annual cyber security training is also required

Company

The AES Corporation

The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership.

Founded in 1981

Arlington, Virginia, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.aes.com

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