System Operations Trainee-1

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence. 

System Operator Trainee

Position Overview

This position is training to perform system operation duties for the
Transmission System Operation Department of the Grand River Dam
Authority as required by SPP, NERC and FERC requirements to maintain the
reliability of the Bulk Electric System. Reports to the Manager of
System Operations or his/her designated Supervisor.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited
to:

• Complete an 18 month Operator In Training (OIT) program or
  required training depending on proven background knowledge




• Trained for complying with NERC reliability standards




• Trained to regulate control area; voltage, frequency, and
  transmission line loading by Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
  (SCADA) computer




• Trained to develop Operational Planning Assessment for Day ahead
  forecast and utilize RTCA to develop mitigations for potential SOL
  exccedance in both day ahead and realtime.




• Trained to supervise the restoration of service following an
  interruption through SCADA and manual switching of equipment by
  dispatching generation and/or transmission field personnel to remote
  switching stations to isolate damaged lines or equipment




• Trained to review, coordinate and arrange the clearance and
  restoration of high voltage transmission lines, substations,
  transformers, and generation units (from the Transmission System)
  through switching procedures while ensuring the safety of field
  personnel and the reliability of the Bulk Electric System




• Trained to monitor network applications, including RTCA, SCADA,
  and Communications system (TSM8000) for potential System issues and take
  action accordingly




• Work rotating 12 hour shifts including holidays, weekends, and
  overtime as requested




• Any and all special tasked as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications and Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an electrical field from an
  accredited college or university and/or equivalent electrical industry
  experience




• Current NERC certification as a Reliability Coordinator or the
  ability to acquire within 6 months




• The ability to learn to operate SCADA computer equipment related
  to the operation of a NERC-Certified Energy Control Center




• Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experience
  with Excel and Word and must possess and demonstrate excellent writing
  and composition skills




• The ability to work in a high stress environment and exercise
  good judgement under extreme time constraints while meeting GRDA and
  NERC standards




• Team player: ability to work well with others and recognize
  his/her decisions may impact others.

Other information:

• Position is located at the Kerry Energy Control Center near
  Locust Grove, Oklahoma




• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and
  qualifications




• Highly competitive benefits package

If you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us.