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New York Power Authority
Assistant System Operator
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What they do
A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$77,350 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Accountable for the daily management and coordination of NYPA's overall operations, including Overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational performance; directing the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources; analyzing and approving operational investments that best meet the organization's business needs. As a NERC Generation Operator (GOP), Transmission Owner (TO), and Transmission Operator (TOP), monitor and control NYPA generation and transmission facilities. Coordinate and direct switching schedules with regional projects, local TO/TOP's, and NYISO. Directs generation and voltage support as needed to maintain reliability of the Bulk Electric System in a manner that will not exceed thermal and voltage limits or cause System Operating Limits (SOL's). Continually monitor transmission network applications to ensure normal operations. Responsibilities Control Center position with a focus on NERC Generator Operator (GOP) tasks and verbal coordination. Utilize the ECC Energy Management System (EMS) and NYISO Management Information System (MIS) to monitor real-time status such as NYPA's Generation and basic Water Management. Coordinate NYPA generation stop/starts. Assess the amount of generation reserves bid by NYPA Generator Resource Management (GRM). Check NYPA Generator Day Ahead Market (DAM)schedules. Monitor NYPA generation (every 15 min) and ensure the units are on schedule. Coordinate and document derates and NYISO out of merits. Assess metering and after-the-fact readings to validate accuracy. Demonstrate basic understanding and navigation of the EMS one-line diagrams. Calculate water in BG reservoir for reserves and to meet NYISO schedules. Adhere to NERC, NPCC, NYISO, and NYPA requirements. Fulfill and demonstrate competencies in all formally identified tasks. Learn and maintain a basic understanding of NYPA Operating Policies and Control Room Guides, Instructions, Bulletins, and NYISO memos. Must work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of power system generation and transmission concepts Ability to successfully complete NYISO System Operator Training Good written & verbal communication skills. Ability to learn 3-Part communication. Working knowledge of Office programs for PC (Word/Excel etc.) Ability to learn/use Energy Management System Ability to verbally communicate effectively with the NYPA Regional Projects and outside entities such as NYISO and GRM. Ability to review NYPA outage coordination summary sheets to identify generation that is planned out of service. Education, Experience and Certifications Required Associate (AAS) degree: Electrical Technology or equivalent Science/Technology field desired Min 1 year equivalent direct electric grid/power system related work experience will be considered with non-technical degree. All candidates are required to possess or be able to obtain a NERC Transmission Operator Certification within one year of hire.