System Operator

Job Summary

We are hiring for either a System Operator Senior or System Operator Staff based on candidates' qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Proactively takes steps to enhance the operation of the center (e.g., identify and resolve potential deficiencies in the control center and back up control center).
• Leads Backup Center activation drills.
• Actively provides mentoring to Transmission Operators.
• Maintains real-time compliance with reliability standards set by regulatory authorities.
• Maintains accurate System Operator Log entries.
• Provides backup coverage for next-level supervision under normal and emergency conditions.
• Participates in continuous process improvement projects.

Requirements

Senior Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED and 5 years Transmission Operator/System Operator work experience and completion of OG&E System Operator training within 9 months of start in position.
• A high school diploma/GED and 5 years Regional Transmission Organization work experience within a directly related role and completion of OG&E System Operator training within 9 months of start in position.
• A high school diploma/GED and 7 years combined experience in a Transmission Control Center and Distribution Control Center or Regional Transmission Organization work experience within a directly related role and completion of OG&E System Operator training within 9 months of start in position.
• A high school diploma/GED and 2 years OG&E System Operator Staff work experience.

Staff Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in related technical field and 2 years related utility technical work experience in Substation Operations (Relay, Maintenance, etc.), Distribution and/or Transmission Control Center Operations (e.g., Control Center Operator, Control Center Dispatcher), or Power Plant Operations (e.g., Power Plant Operator III or higher).
• An associate's degree in applied science and 1 year technical Journey level experience in Substation Operations (Relay, Maintenance etc.).
• An associate's degree in applied science and 5 years’ experience in Distribution and/or Transmission Control Center Operations (e.g., Control Center Operator, Control Ctr Dispatcher).
• A high school diploma/GED combined with three 3 years journey level exp in Substation Operations (Relay, Maintenance, etc.), or 7 years’ experience in Distribution and/or Transmission Control Center Operations (e.g., Control Center Operator, Control Ctr Dispatcher).
• A high school diploma/GED combined with 5 years Power Plant Senior Operator experience with at least 1year of Control Room Power Plant Operator experience.
• A high school diploma/GED and minimum 6 months experience as an OGE System Operator Associate II combined with successful completion of an Associate System Operator II Qualification Review Board examination.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call and call-outs.
• Requires working in a rotating shift environment.
• May require occasional travel.

Special Safety Requirements

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Advanced knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) criteria and requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership while continually improving technical abilities to enhance Operator team results.
• Demonstrated ability to apply depth of knowledge and impact directional decisions about how to effectively ensure system reliability.
• Advanced technical knowledge of voltage control, protective relaying and control center emergency operation conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of the generation/interconnected transmission system operation, and ability to transfer knowledge into execution of real time load flow studies and contingency analysis.
• Excellent personal computer skills with advanced knowledge of general and/or specialized applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle stress and work efficiently during emergency and heavy workload conditions, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and strong ability to troubleshoot and prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong knowledge of safety and electrical hazards and ability to communicate safety and electrical hazards in order to ensure safe operation of the OG&E transmission system.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and perform duties without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain all required certifications.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required Certifications/Licensures: (NERC System Operator Certification (TO or higher level))
• Required Certifications/Licensures: (Valid Driver's License)

Salary Range

$125,000 - $140,000