Transmission System Operator I -p

Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers by monitoring conditions on the electrical grid and developing contingency plans. This is an entry-level position that involves training and development responsibilities to progress toward Transmission System Operator II level.

Requirements

• Assisting in controlling operation of the transmission system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner
• Assisting in ordering appropriate operational changes to meet load fluctuations or loss of generation equipment, substation equipment or transmission lines
• Operating the Energy Management System computer application
• Using FirstEnergy's corporate computer applications, including EDOA, and Access Databases
• Diagnosing causes of trouble when interruptions occur in substations or to transmission lines and determining steps to be taken for the restoration of service, including the rerouting of electrical energy
• Obtaining weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to forecast loads
• Coordinating with regional personnel on matters pertaining to customer problems
• Scheduling work on substation, transmission line and power plant substation equipment
• Assisting in the direct placement of safety tags and issuing clearance or switching controls to appropriate personnel
• Assisting in preparing new or revising existing switching orders and operating procedures
• Performing special operating studies and preparing reports, load flows and other operating and dispatching data
• Assisting in the coordination and operations of system operators from other companies