Transmission System Operator - Associate, Mid, and Senior (On-site)

Job Summary- Associate Transmission System Operator

There are multiple positions that will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Associate Transmission System Operator

This role works under direct supervision to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. Critical, reliability-related tasks are performed under the direct, continuous supervision and observation of a Transmission System Operator, Senior Transmission System Operator, or Supervisor-Electric Transmission Operations. Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes. Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules. Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provides a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment. Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed. Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities. Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Job Summary - Transmission System Operator

Transmission System Operator

This role has the responsibility and authority to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions, including the shedding of firm load, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. This role is subject to the authority of PJM, which functions as Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, and Balancing Authority. Critical, reliability-related tasks are performed without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within Dominion. Once obtained, maintains relevant PJM Transmission Operator and NERC Transmission Operator/Reliability Coordinator certifications. Maintains knowledge of Dominion's operating practices and procedures. Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes. Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules. Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment. Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed. Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities. Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Job Summary - Senior Transmission System Operator

Senior Transmission System Operator

This role has the responsibility and authority to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions, including the shedding of firm load, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. This role is subject to the authority of PJM, which functions as Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, and Balancing Authority. Critical, reliability-related tasks are performed without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within Dominion. Role maintains relevant PJM and NERC certifications. Successfully completes relevant, on-going task verifications. Develops, revises, and maintains Dominion's operating practices and procedures. Assists in training or observing Associate Transmission System Operators and Transmission System Operators. Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes. Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules. Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment. Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed. Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities. Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Associate Transmission System Operator Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Associate Transmission System Operator:

Required:

• 0-3 years of related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment. (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience)
• Beginner-level knowledge: Mathematics, Safety, and emergency procedures
• Beginner-level skills: Computer systems (Microsoft Office), Verbal and written communications, Interpersonal, Complex problem-solving, Teamwork and collaboration.
• Abilities: Critical thinking, Attention to detail, Effectiveness in high stress situations, Personable, flexible, and dependable. Honest and ethical.
• This position requires you to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or operate a vehicle on Dominion Energy's behalf
• In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events.
• The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotating shifts

Preferred:

• Beginner-level knowledge of NERC and PJM regulations, Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, direct and alternating currents, etc.), Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.), Substation equipment and operations, Power station operations and generation

Transmission System Operator Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Transmission System Operator:

Required:

• 3 or more years of directly related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment. Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience
• Must have at least 18 months in a System Operator role (or title that performs the same functions of a Dominion Transmission System Operator).
• Proficient-level knowledge: NERC regulations; Mathematics; Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, direct and alternating currents, etc.); Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.); Substation equipment and operations; Power station operations and generation; Industrial safety and emergency procedure
• Proficient-level skills: Computer systems (Microsoft Word, EMS, OMS, etc.); Verbal and written communications; Interpersonal; Complex problem-solving; Teamwork and collaboration.
• Abilities: Critical thinking; Attention to detail; Effective in high stress situations; Personable, flexible, and dependable; Honest and ethical
• This position requires you to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or operate a vehicle on Dominion Energy's behalf
• In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events
• The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotating shifts

Preferred:

• Current NERC Transmission Operator certification
• Current PJM Transmission System Operator certification
• Utility experience is preferred
• Proficient-level knowledge of PJM regulations

Senior Transmission System Operator Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Senior Transmission System Operator:

Required:

• 5+ years of related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility. *Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience
• 3+ years in a System Operator role (or title that performs the same functions of a Dominion Transmission System Operator)
• If not currently PJM certified, must otherwise have at least 5 years' experience in a System Operator role or title that performs the same functions of a Dominion Transmission System Operator (and must obtain PJM certification within 3 months of start date).
• Must have NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator certification.
• If not currently PJM certified, must otherwise have at least 5 years experience in a System Operator role or title that performs the same functions of a Dominion Transmission System Operator
• Mastery-level knowledge: NERC regulations (mastery-level knowledge of PJM regulations strongly preferred), Mathematics, Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, direct and alternating currents, etc.), Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.), Substation equipment and operations, Power station operations and generation, Industrial safety, and emergency procedures
• Mastery-level skills: Computer systems (Microsoft Word, EMS, DMS, etc.), Verbal and written communications, Interpersonal, Complex problem-solving, Teamwork and collaboration
• Abilities: Critical thinking, Attention to detail, Effective in high stress situations, Personable, flexible, and dependable. Honest and ethical
• This position requires you to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or operate a vehicle on Dominion Energy's behalf
• In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events
• The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotating shifts

Preferred:

• PJM Transmission System Operator certification
• Utility experience
• Teaching and instructional skills
• 6+ years of directly related electrical or mechanical experience

Education Requirements

Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) 

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical. Industrial, etc.) and an additional 2+ years of related experience 

High School Diploma and an additional 4+ years of related experience

Licenses, Certifications, and Qualification Requirements

Associate Transmission System Operator

Must obtain NERC Certification (Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator) and PJM Certification (Transmission System Operator) within 6 months of start/transfer date. No more than 4 total test attempts are permitted to obtain both NERC and PJM certifications. Must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined Operator qualification program within 18 months of initial start/transfer date.

Transmission System Operator

Must obtain NERC Certification (Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator) and PJM Certification (Transmission System Operator) within 6 months of start/transfer date. No more than 4 total test attempts are permitted to obtain both NERC and PJM certifications. Must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined Operator qualification program within 18 months of initial start/transfer date.

If already NERC and PJM certified, must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined operator qualification program within 12 months of start/transfer date.

Senior Transmission System Operator

Must obtain PJM Certification (Transmission System Operator) within 3 months of start/transfer date. No more than 2 total test attempts are permitted to obtain PJM certification. Must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined Operator qualification program within 10 months of initial start/transfer date. Must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined Senior Operator qualification program within 18 months of initial start/transfer date.

 If already NERC and PJM certified, must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined operator qualification program within 10 months of start/transfer date.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

In urgent situations, the employee may be called in for emergency overtime.  This job requires the ability to report to the assigned work location no more than 90 minutes under normal driving conditions.

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/

Additional pre-employment assessment may be assigned for evaluation purposes.

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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