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ATC · 1 day ago

Consultant Electric Transmission Grid Operator

Pewaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$148K/yr - $173K/yr

5+ years exp

ATC is looking for Electric Transmission Grid Operators to monitor the electric transmission system and respond to system disturbances. The role involves taking real-time actions to maintain system reliability, ensuring safety during maintenance, and adhering to regulatory standards.

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Hiring Manager

Lisa Krueger

Responsibilities

Utilize the Energy Management System (EMS) to monitor, control and direct the safe, stable and reliable operation of substation and transmission facilities on the ATC electrical power system

Operate the ATC electrical power system in compliance with the standards, procedures, and guidelines established by FERC, NERC, applicable RROs, MISO and ATC. Adhere to regulatory standards of conduct and confidentiality agreements

Monitor all critical aspects of the ATC electric transmission system including, but not limited to: system load, frequency, transmission line status, real and reactive power flows, voltage levels, transformer tap positions and loadings, status of rotating and static reactive resources, etc. Make immediate and appropriate response to system disturbances including, analysis and corrective action in response to events, alarms, or indicators signaling the disturbances

During normal, emergency and restoration conditions, exercise the primary authority and responsibility to direct and implement real time actions, including shedding firm load. This response, when necessary, must be taken without obtaining approval from higher level personnel within the company

Communicate per ATC communication protocols with the Reliability Coordinator and other potentially affected parties (including Balancing Authorities, neighboring Transmission Operators, Generator Operators, Distribution Providers and Load Serving Entities) regarding conditions that could threaten the reliability of the Bulk Electric System or when firm load shedding is anticipated to ensure the stable and reliable operation of ATC’s transmission system

Comply with Operating Instructions from the Reliability Coordinator (MISO) per ATC communication protocols

Issue Operating Instructions, as necessary, to Interconnected Entities such as: Balancing Authorities, Generator Operators, Distribution Providers and Load Serving Entities per ATC communication protocols

Obtain and maintain proficiency and understanding of the ATC Transmission Switching Clearance Procedure, work rules, and safety practices used in the applicable Control Center. Direct field-switching personnel for all switching on the ATC transmission system. Ensure switching is performed in a safe and reliable manner while arranging for the removal of lines for construction, maintenance, restoration of service, and installation of protective carding

Ensure detailed records are maintained during shift and notify proper authorities of conditions needing their attention and in sufficient detail to satisfy various regulatory requirements (e.g. PSCW 113)

Perform, analyze and interpret system studies (including contingency analysis and power flows) during normal, emergency, and restoration conditions. Develop real time and contingent action plans from these studies

Notify ATC Operations management during unusual system conditions or disturbances

Assist in making decisions regarding planning, scheduling, and performing system work that may affect regional system reliability

Coordinate and analyze transmission facility outage requests. Control and direct outage restoration efforts

Develop and complete a personal annual training plan to maintain NERC certification and meet ATC’s operator training program requirements

Perform other tasks, duties and projects as assigned

May be called upon to serve before, during, and after a Transmission Emergency Response Plan (TERP) event; such event may require performing functions that are outside the scope of your regular job

Demonstrate compliance with ATC’s Code of Conduct, all company policies and procedures, and all laws and regulations that govern ATC

Note: While in training, an individual who has not completed new operator training and passed all final assessments may not independently fill a required operating position. Trainees may at times perform critical tasks under the direct, continuous supervision and observation of the NERC certified individual filling the required position

Qualification

NERC CertificationEnergy Management System (EMS)Electrical Engineering TechnologyCommunication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsMathematical AptitudeFollow-Up SkillsFluency in EnglishOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be certified as a NERC Reliability Operator; Balancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator; or Transmission Operator or be able to obtain certification within 12 months of employment; the NERC certification must be maintained as a condition of employment at ATC

A two year technical degree in either Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required; equivalent experience will be considered

5+ years of work in the electrical utility industry is a plus

Strong technical and mathematical aptitude

Excellent communication, organization, decision-making, and follow-up skills are a must for success in this role

Must be able to work for long periods of time with minimal supervision

Must be fluent in the English language

Job duties require ability to lift 10 to 20 lbs

Ability to operate a computer in an office environment

Ability to hear in at least one ear (aid permitted)

Must be able to see clearly in a typical office environment using typical business equipment (glasses/corrective lenses are acceptable)

Ability to recognize different shades of colors