3rd Class 1st Class Power System Operator in Rutland

General Summary

The System Operator is primarily responsible for ensuring the electric grid that is in place is operating in a safe, efficient and reliable manner and that appropriate actions are taken and individuals are contacted when it is not.

In addition, the System Operator will take the lead on dispatching hydro, diesel and gas turbine units. Must perform switching and monitor the electrical grid. Answer, evaluate and respond to after hour telephone calls from Green Mountain Power customers, other utilities and emergency agencies.

Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.

Functional:

• Operate hydro, diesel and gas turbine generating units.
• Perform switching and monitor the electrical grid via supervisory control.
• Answer, evaluate and respond to after hour telephone calls from Green Mountain Power customers, other utilities, and emergency agencies.
• Formulate hydro schedules based upon current and projected river flows, unit capability, weather patterns, maintenance schedules, storage releases, minimum flows and basic dispatch guidelines.
• Follow and enforce Green Mountain Power's switching and tagging rules.
• Maintain various other records by monitoring, recording, calculating, operating computer terminals, and other equipment. For example; oil spills and distribution outages.
• Must complete training programs as assigned by management.
• Must be willing and able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed.
• All System Operators are expected to progress via testing to First Class 1/C.

As an Apprentice System Operator the following are being learned and performed under supervision:

• Basic understanding of GMP generators, watershed and minimum flows.
• Operate GMP hydro and fuel generators via SCADA.
• Receive and process customer calls including following T&D and customer procedures.
• Basic knowledge of SCADA operation and reporting functions.
• Basic knowledge of GMP electrical System.
• Basic knowledge of switching and tagging.
• Progress to System Operator 3/c by passing the test. The test must be successfully completed within 1 year of hire as Apprentice System Operator and may be taken at any time after 3 months with recommendation of Lead System Operator and Supervisor.

As a Third-Class System Operator, the following are being learned and performed under supervision.

• Perform all duties of an Apprentice Power System Operator.
• Familiar with the operating parameters of all generating facilities under the room's jurisdiction. Monitor and suggest adjustments based on operational parameters.
• Develop Day Ahead Forecast for generating facilities to send to Marketing Agencies.
• Understanding of Hydraulic, Substation and System One-lines
• Answer phones and resolve requests or collect information to properly direct the issue to others.
• All aspects of GMP's OMS, ability to dispatch crews to respond to outages and resolve calls when field workers clear off.
• Familiar with SCADA functionality with the ability to perform functions under supervision
• Perform switching and tagging orders under a 1st Class PSO supervision.
• Progress to System Operator 2nd Class by passing the test. The test must be successfully completed within 1 year of becoming a 3rd Class Power System Operator and may be taken at any time after 6 months with recommendation of Lead System Operator and Supervisor

Concentrations for Second Class are continuity of service, basic knowledge of equipment and their operation, reading prints, calculating loads, and understanding generation and generation facilities. A Second Class System Operator is qualified to be on shift as the second operator working under a 1/C operator. As a System Operator 2nd /C, the following are being learned and performed under supervision:

• Perform all duties of System Operator 3rd Class without supervision.
• Responsible for continuity of service throughout the GMP service territory, from utility interconnections to customer service with concentration on transmission, generation, and substations. May be required to direct service restoration efforts.
• Regulate individual generating station's output according to schedule,
• Must have knowledge of all water systems and water management procedures.
• May be required to work in power station or other departments with crews as part of training.
• Capable of understanding electrical diagrams and one-line maps.
• Must be familiar with company safety rules and practices and perform the duties of this position accordingly.
• Perform switching and tagging without supervision for routine maintenance and Yellow Tag work.
• Pass the switching and tagging test for all tags. Exception of draw-out list.
• Intermediate understanding of sectionalizing, fault isolation, and line restoration
• Operational knowledge and experience of the SCADA operational and reporting functions.
• Must…