Power System Trainer/Operator Job Springfield area,Missouri USA,Engineering

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of Manager-Power Systems Operations or designee, develops and administers the training requirements for Power System Control according to NERC reliability standards, SPP Criteria, and the City Utilities Training Plan for Power System Control. This position will be responsible for designing, delivering, and documenting all Federally required training for all Power System Operators and trainees. Training will consist of a mix of course material designed, developed, and delivered "in house" as well as from outside sources.

In addition, this position will be required to perform all duties of the Power System Operator/Dispatcher position including maintaining certification and readiness to perform those duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

2. As a SME, annually reviews and modifies all Electric Reliability Compliance 693 documents related to Power System Operations to ensure compliance with standards and measures.

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

4. 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.

5. Obtains and maintain NERC Continuing Education Provider Status.

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

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

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

9. 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.

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

11. Uses Microsoft PowerPoint to design and develop written course materials.

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

13. Maintains awareness of cybersecurity policies, standards, and requirements. Completes routine internal cybersecurity training.

14. Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management.

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. Monitors and controls 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…

Power System Trainer​/Operator

Power System Trainer/Operator