Associate System Operator
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What Youll Do
This role facilitates core functions within WVPAs Operations Center to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy to our members. You will be a central contact point coordinating communication between Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) WVPA members and our operations team to maintain efficient and secure energy distribution. This role requires handling real-time monitoring and control systems supporting system operators and managing communication during planned and unplanned events.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain NERC certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator and PJM Transmission Owner Operator certification within 9 months of hire.
- Serve as the primary contact for IOU/member communication ensuring seamless restoration of service in planned and emergency situations.
- Maintain clear professional communication with IOUs REMC member staff and WVPA personnel for various outage scenarios using three-part communication for operational activities.
- Monitor transmission and distribution systems using EMS (Energy Management System) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
- Develop and implement operational procedures in line with member cooperatives and IOUs.
- Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards the National Electric Safety Code and Good Utility Practice.
- Coordinate system outage schedules and operational activities including the use of mobile substations during planned or emergency events.
- Monitor storm activities and support the Operations Center as needed.
Qualifications :
- Associate degree in Engineering or a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred experience working in an Operations Center operating or managing transmission/substation equipment.
- Knowledge of electric power system reliability standards is preferred.
- Ability to obtain NERC and PJM certifications within nine months of hire.
Additional Information :
Candidates will be hired into the System Operator classification (Associate I II Senior) that aligns with their years of experience certifications and qualifications.
Office-based role with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule including nights weekends and holidays in a 24/7/365 environment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Criminal Justice
- Evaluation
- Actuarial
- Corporate Risk Management
- Human Resources Administration
- ER
About Company
About Us Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 23 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 300,000 homes, busin ... View more
