Power System Trainer/Operator Job Central Louisiana USA,Engineering

Location: Central

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Pay Details

Salary Grade 59:
Minimum: $1,851.10/ weekly
Midpoint: $2,313.86/ weekly
Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Job Description Essential Job Functions

Follows the NERC Standards Development process to provide feedback to management concerning training and personnel related standards.

Annually reviews and modifies all Electric Reliability Compliance 693 documents related to Power System Operations to ensure compliance with standards and measures.

Develops new plans, processes, procedures, and guides as required for new applications or new/revised NERC Standards.

Participates in the SPP Operations Training Users Forum and other forums or working groups to stay current with industry trends and changes affecting System Operator Training.

Obtains and maintain NERC Continuing Education Provider Status.

Coordinates with interconnected utility partners to host annual System Restoration drills.

Maintains Back-up Control Center annual Functionality Test and Performance Checks for each operator.

Learns and follows City Utilities' Standards of Conduct concerning treatment of transmission operating information.

Schedules and tracks training requirements for each certified System Operator in Power System Control to ensure that all regulatory and safety requirements are met and certifications and qualifications are maintained.

Maintains individual NERC System Operator Certification through self-study and participation in mandatory training courses to obtain NERC approved continuing education hours.

Uses Microsoft PowerPoint to design and develop written course materials.

Performs all duties of the Power System Operator/Dispatcher during emergencies, outside operator training, or unfilled vacancies. Power System Operator–Dispatcher duties include:

a. Taking responsibility and authority to operate City Utilities' electric system in a safe and reliable manner, in accordance with NERC reliability standards. This authority includes directing City Utilities' personnel to take actions to protect the integrity of the bulk electric system.
b. Operating the Energy Management System (EMS) to include functions such as:
Inputting data, performing operational functions to maintain reliability of the bulk electric system, restoring power during disturbances or outages, mitigating equipment overloads, and maintaining bulk power system voltage at adequate levels. Monitoring and reporting changes or inconsistencies in system operational diagrams, maps, system alarm registers, and other pertinent operating information.
c. Observing load and voltage and implementing operational decisions to ensure adequate supply and distribution of electricity to meet power demands. Contacting power generating stations to adjust outputs according to internal load and bulk power system needs and/or conditions.
d. Monitoring and controlling power transfers with the interconnected balancing authority areas to ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards during normal and emergency operations.
e. Ensuring generators are loaded in accordance with economic dispatching principles to produce power at minimum cost, consistent with operational constraints.
f. Keeping constantly informed via situational awareness tools of the conditions throughout the power system. Records on daily log sheets and through the Energy Management System power system conditions, readings, and status. Ensures hourly electronic transmittal to Southwest Power Pool and interconnected utility partners. Preparing monthly operational reports. Keeping other necessary records.
g. Coordinating connection/disconnection of generating units with applicable power station personnel and with the Reliability Coordinator (SPP). Communicating with field personnel and maintaining action logs for hot line hold and clearance logs.
h. Controlling and monitoring all high voltage…

Power System Trainer​/Operator

Power System Trainer/Operator