PPL Corporation · 1 day ago
Transmission System Operator-NC
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expPPL Corporation is one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, committed to creating sustainable value for its customers and communities. The Transmission System Operator-NC is responsible for operating the transmission system for PPL Electric Utilities, ensuring reliable and secure operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Direct the operation of the Transmission System in a manner which will enable the system to survive the loss of the next worst single line, transformer, or bus fault, as defined in RFC guidelines, PJM's operating manuals & PPL's Reliability Principles and Practices
Analyze prearranged maintenance outage requests on the Transmission System to insure reliable, “single contingency criterion" operation. Reschedule the facility outage or reconfigure the system, as necessary, to ensure reliable operation
Direct the application of PPL's Permit and Tag procedures on the Bulk Power Transmission system and prepare all related documents to promote safety and reliability of the Bulk Electric System
Continually analyze the transmission system operation, using available tools including the Transmission Management System (RTNET/RTCA) and other external inputs, to quickly recognize abnormalities and take cognitive, corrective action to return the system to normal. Supervise and assist in operational activities of the System Operators as required. Direct System Operator operational activities during emergencies involving transmission level lines and substations as required
Following partial or total power system collapse, direct and control system restoration activities, including command and control of available generation resources and transmission facilities, to insure a safe, reliable, secure, and expeditious return to normal operation
Implement Emergency Procedures, at the discretion of a Sr. Transmission System Operator or Transmission System Operator, for the purpose of maintaining system integrity. This may include shedding load when system conditions deteriorate
Optimize operation of TMS and associated computer systems through continuous monitoring of performance characteristics, performing or coordinating database updates, and identifying and correcting areas of deteriorating application performance
Produce and disseminate real time system information and/or daily activity reports, as necessary, to appropriate personnel, i.e. Public Utility Commission, PEMA, Company Management, and other Utilities. Produce and maintain the ELCP, DRO and PDDR reports for Transmission Operations
Assist in supporting PPL EU portfolio strategy by developing and maintaining PPL EU's mid-term and long[1]term outage plan. Actively participate in and engage other departments in developing the outage plan and an evaluation of the risk to the system
Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or in lieu of a degree, 1-2 years of industry related experience will be considered
Completion of PPL EU TSO training program are required within one (1) year of attaining position
Must be willing to do shift work and work overtime
Pre-employment testing is required: PSP psychological testing
Successful completion of formal Transmission System Operator Training
Basic Computer Skills
PJM Transmission Operator
NERC Transmission Operator
PJM Generation certification is required within two (2) years of attaining the position
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
PJM Transmission Operator certification and/or NERC Transmission Operator certification
Ability and initiative to organize and direct several concurrent activities, under extreme pressure
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2024-09-12Grant· $72M
2024-02-02Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean A. Del Vecchio
EVP Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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