New York Power Authority · 3 days ago
Assistant System Operator
Marcy, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expNew York Power Authority is responsible for managing the state's electric power system, and they are seeking an Assistant System Operator to oversee daily operations. The role involves monitoring and controlling generation and transmission facilities, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
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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
Qualification
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
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
Must work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred
Bachelor's (BAS) degree in Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, or related technical fields
Control Center Experience working as an Operator
Utility/Power plant experience working in operation/maintenance, high voltage electrician, instrument controls technician, etc
Military technical or nuclear training
Experience with rotating Shift work
Company
New York Power Authority
New York Power Authority is the largest state public power organization,producing some of the cheapest electricity.
1001-5000 employees
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Justin E. Driscoll
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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