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ITC Holdings Corp. · 6 hours ago

Transmission System Coordinator (ALL LEVELS)

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

ITC Holdings Corp. is focused on building a reliable and resilient power infrastructure. They are seeking Transmission System Coordinators at all levels to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric transmission system through various technical responsibilities and coordination efforts.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyzes each equipment outage request and plans the orderly shutdown of the specific equipment

Monitors system security using the Energy Management System (EMS) and other tools provided; runs operation power flow studies when necessary

Coordinates switching and protective red tagging orders with interconnected companies

Develops restoration plans for unplanned outages; reacts to unplanned outages by taking corrective action to restore system to its normal state, including dispatching necessary workforce to repair the source of the outage

Writes reports regarding major outages or system events and their corrective actions for management and public relations personnel

Maintains and increases personal knowledge of transmission system and its equipment by participating in table-top exercises, direct study, seminars, system simulation exercises and field visits

Complete training activities as necessary to achieve NERC System Operator Certificate at the Reliability Coordinator level

Always complies with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and applicable Regional Entity reliability standards

Takes or directs any action necessary during normal and emergency conditions to maintain the stability of the transmission system, including implementing load shedding or directing load shedding by local distribution companies

Creates and issues switching and protective red tagging orders on the transmission system to place equipment in and out of service

Maintains accurate and complete shift log of events that occur during shift, including all normal and emergency operational events and computer systems hardware/software problems

Uses English as the language for all communications between and among operating personnel responsible for the real-time generation control and operation of the interconnected Bulk Electric System

Maintains NERC System Operator Certificate at the Reliability Coordinator level

Assists in the training of lower level Transmission System Coordinators

Qualification

NERC Certified System OperatorReal time operations experienceElectric utility experienceSCADA operationMicrosoft Office skillsAnalytical abilityLeadership in emergenciesWrittenVerbal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent; technical school training or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Associate's degree preferred

Ability to work rotating shifts - 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week/ 365 days a year

Ability to exercise independent judgment, work in a high stress environment with speed and accuracy and have excellent written and verbal skills

Possesses good analytical ability and able to make independent decisions based on analysis in a limited time frame

Ability to provide leadership in emergency situations

Possesses computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); skills in the following applications preferred: system security analysis, operator load flow studies, voltage monitoring, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) operation, etc

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in real time operation, preferably in a transmission control room environment; or successful completion of the Transmission System Coordinator, Associate training program required

North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Certified System Operator Reliability Coordinator certificate

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in real time operations, preferably in a transmission control room environment

Preferred

Electric utility experience in engineering, field operations and/or control room operations preferred

Lock out/tag out implementation experience in transmission or distribution system preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Benefits

Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions

Company

ITC Holdings Corp.

From electric vehicles to renewables, we’re looking at electricity in a whole new way— because transmission is the key to unlocking our energy future.

Founded in 2003

Novi, Michigan, USA

501-1000 employees