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AES Indiana · 1 month ago

Associate System Operator

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

AES Indiana is part of The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. The Associate System Operator is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System, assisting with field operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergy

Responsibilities

Assists in a training capacity for the direct operation of the bulk electric system

Assists the field switching operations performed by authorized personnel including Substation Inspectors/Switchmen, Substation Mechanics, Electricians, line Techs, Relay/SCADA Specialists, Trouble Techs and any other classification that may be required to operate equipment on the bulk electric system

During emergency operating conditions, the Associate System Operator works with department management to take the necessary actions to protect the transmission system integrity, prevent loss of life and minimize damage to transmission system components

Participates in conferring with the Lead System Operator and other System Operations management personnel regarding matters affecting the operation of the bulk electric system and with the operation personnel of the interconnected utilities on a twenty-four hour basis, exchanging information necessary to maintain good interconnected procedures

Monitors system conditions for issues affecting bulk electric system reliability and recommends immediate corrective actions when abnormalities are detected to department management

Qualification

NERC CertificationElectric Utility experienceElectrical theory knowledgeComputer proficiencyPower system fundamentalsEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Associates degree showing an aptitude for math and electrical theory, to include previous work experience demonstrating basic electrical utility knowledge, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline

High degree of electrical and mechanical aptitude

Available for all System Operations shifts (24-7)

Ability to pass NERC Certification exam within 6 months

Preferred

Current NERC Certification

Electric Utility experience in transmission and/or distribution operations

Computer proficiency and effective verbal and written communication skills are requirements

Ability to work in a real-time operations environment on all shifts and as a team member

Understanding of power substation equipment, power system electrical fundamentals, and the ability to interpret substation one-line diagrams and electrical schematics

Successfully pass pre-screening EEI exam System Operator/Power Dispatch (SOPD) preferred

Electric utility job related experience or training