Transmission System Operator

Description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in supporting PPL EU portfolio strategy by developing and maintaining PPL EU's mid-term and long-term outage plan. Actively participate in and engage other departments in developing the outage plan and an evaluation of the risk to the system.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• PJM Transmission Operator certification and/or NERC Transmission Operator certification
• Associate degree or in lieu of a degree, 1-2 years of industry related experience will be considered.
• Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Basic Computer Skills
• PJM Generation certification is required within two (2) years of attaining position
• Pre-employment testing is required: PSP psychological testing
• Successful completion of formal Transmission System Operator Training
• Ability and initiative to organize and direct several concurrent activities, under extreme pressure
• Successfully complete the PPL TSO Initial Qualification Program within eight (8) months from employment.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule and work overtime
• Successfully complete PJM and NERC certifications within four (4) months from employment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance