Transmission System Operator Trainee – Bulk Power Systems
| Company | Eversource Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Dorchester, Boston, MA, USA |
| Salary | $125756 – $125756 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of utility transmission system design, operations, maintenance and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes
- Ability to use Energy Management System Software, interpret results, and initiate appropriate actions
- Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline plus five years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, Generation Dispatch or Generation Operations position OR Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline plus seven years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, Generation Dispatch or Generation Operations position OR minimum of nine years experience in Transmission, Distribution, Generation Dispatch or Generation Operations position
- Must successfully pass Transmission Operator Assessment
- Must successfully complete NERC Certified System Operator Examination and obtain a NERC Transmission Operator Certification within six months of employment or date accepted position. Certification must be maintained in accordance with NERC and Company requirements.
Responsibilities
- Implement real time actions and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System
- Monitor and control Eversource’s Electric Transmission System on a continuous basis during normal and emergency conditions
- Issue clearances and switching orders and direct the tagging of transmission equipment
- Direct the restoration of the transmission system following a major system outage, load shedding, or blackout
- Evaluate transmission system reliability using Energy Management System (EMS) software and develop and implement appropriate action plans
- Communicate and coordinate transmission system activities and conditions with ISO-NE, other Control Centers, and Eversource personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.