System Operators

System Operator
Location: Arkansas United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
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Advertiser: Entergy
Job ID:
Posted On: 31 August 2024
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Services Inc
ESI (OLD)
This position will be filled as a System Operator Trainee System Operator I II or Sr. based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This position requires the selected candidate to work a rotating shift.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Safely and effectively manage the operations of Entergys bulk electric system from within the Transmission Control Center. Effectively interact over the phone with MISO field crews substation personnel contractors neighboring power entities and other system operations personnel while carefully monitoring system conditions to anticipate and mitigate potentially dangerous and costly system issues which might impact reliability of the bulk electric system. System operators continually train to hone their system knowledge and utilize simulation to practice new situations which broaden their expertise. Effectively respond and restore the bulk electric system to safe operating conditions before during and after major system disturbances. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate effective understanding of general operating instructions Entergy T&D Safety Manual and Switching Tagging & Clearance Procedures
Identify and contribute to the resolution of complex technical operational and organizational issues
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and key strategic partners
Direct Entergys switching tagging and clearance processes in a way that will reinforce Entergys commitment to safety
Operate the Entergy Control Area in compliance with all applicable FERC NERC and SERC Operating Policies to ensure the security and reliability of Entergys Bulk Power System and avoid potential regulatory violations
Monitor Transmission System parameters (i.e. voltage line flows equipment loading alarm conditions etc.) in realtime and initiate appropriate corrective actions as needed
Maintain Entergys system within SOL and IROL limits; maintain accurate documentation concerning system conditions and actions taken (i.e. record essential system operating details in the appropriate manner and medium)
Schedule coordinate and direct personnel in the performance of routine and emergency switching for transmission line and substation equipment outages; including planning and issuing switching orders as required for scheduled outages and taking mitigating actions following unscheduled outages
Communicate transmission system status to internal and external customers as permitted by FERC guidelines to ensure that Entergy executives and key stakeholders are aware of Bulk Power System conditions restoration efforts and risks
Maintain transmission grid awareness by analyzing and appropriately responding to transmission and substation equipment SCADA alarms
Perform actions and assume responsibility as required for areas containing Cyber Security Assets
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and Transmission Control Center customers

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience:
System Operator Trainee: NERC System Operator certification to be obtained within the first 12 months of employment. If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period employment for this position will be terminated.
System Operator I: Minimum experience level as a System Operator Trainee AND must be NERC System Operator certified and able to independently perform core functions of a System Operator
System Operator II: At least 3 years of experience as an Operator I or equivalent experience
System Operator Sr: At least 3 years of experience as an Operator II or equivalent experience

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Exhibit and continually display effective utilization and internalization of Entergy Employee Practices and behaviors related to respect open & trusting interactions diversity & inclusion accountability safety flexibility leadership and communications
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop relationships which will promote an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
Utilize appropriate analytical and technical skills to understand communicate and resolve issues in response to a dynamic and changing work environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities; effective prioritization of competing issues and recognizing relevant constraints and opportunities
Effective communication to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
People management skills including the ability to effectively coach others and hold others appropriately accountable
Ability to make and carry out clearly thought out operating decisions during both normal and emergency conditions
Ability to obtain NERC certification within the first twelve months of employment. If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period employment for this position will be terminated
Strong technical and operational skills and ability to recognize offnormal conditions per industry standards
Ability to work rotating shift
Ability to perform core duties of the job
Possess a strong computer proficiency

Any Certificates Licenses etc.:
NERC System Operator certification to be obtained within the first 12 months of employment. If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period employment for this position will be terminated

Preference for the Following:
FourYear Degree in a technical area preferably Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience to consist of the following:
Two preferably four years of Control Room Operator experience Transmission/Distribution utility experience or experience in a transferable technical field
Relevant military experience
Experience operating in an ISO RTO or similar type market structure
Relay substation and/or control center experience
Electric Transmission or Distribution switching experience
Operational and technical knowledge of substation equipment & interpreting oneline diagrams
Demonstrated understanding of powerflow and powerflow principles
Openness and willingness to explore alternative approaches; willingness to drive change when needed

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Primary Location: Arkansas
Alexander Arkansas : Alexander
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 115819
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime