Associate Dispatcher - Transmission (System Operator)

About the role

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The Associate Dispatcher (System Operator) is a training position for becoming a Dispatcher (System Operator) in the Duke Energy Florida Energy Control Center. The job responsibility of the Associate Dispatcher is to complete Duke Energy's Dispatcher Qualification Program during the initial 12 -15 months of their employment.

Responsibilities

The Associate Dispatcher (System Operator) functions include operating and maintaining the high voltage transmission system in a safe, reliable, and economic manner; coordinating and directing high voltage transmission system switching activities for normal maintenance and power restoration; optimizing resources to regulate system voltage; continually analyzing the high voltage electric system to determine harmful contingencies; forming contingency plans to mitigate consequences and implementing contingency plans should the event occur.

Controlling and monitoring a power system is a 24-hour operation and therefore requires Associate Dispatchers to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Position has call-out responsibilities and must be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends, or holidays.

The role includes two classifications: "Balancing Authority" and "Transmission". The Balancing Authority classification will include both the Generation and Interchange desk functions, and the Associate Dispatcher must optimize all generation resources. The Transmission classification will be responsible for all transmission desk functions.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology and 6 years of directly related experience
• Bachelor's degree in technical field in lieu of the associate degree and 6 years' experience
• Military certifications may be accepted in lieu of the two-year degree in electrical technology

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline
• Transmission Maintenance, Relay Technician or Generation Plant Operator Experience preferred
• NERC Certification

Specific Requirements

The position requires a two-part pre-employment testing. The first part of pre-employment testing requires the candidate to pass the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD) Test. Upon SOPD recommendation, the candidate may be invited to a site visit for an industrial psychologist assessment and interview with Duke Energy employees.

In addition, acceptance into this position requires that the candidate pass a 7-year background check and successfully complete training on critical infrastructure protection. Once accepted into Duke Energy's Dispatcher Qualification Program, the Associate Dispatcher will be required to pass a North American Electric Reliability Corporation System Operator Certification Exam during the first year of employment.