System Operator II
UGI Utilities, Inc. · Kingston, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating equipment and shedding firm load to alleviate emergencies.
- Each System Operator shall comply with all operating instructions from the Reliability Coordinator and/or Transmission Operator (PJM).
- Regional Transmission Operations - Analyze and control the Bulk Power System (facilities greater than 100kV) to ensure grid reliability in accordance with PJM reliability standards.
- Distribution Service Delivery - Respond to daily trouble via Outage Management (OMS), facilitate emergency storm response, dispatch resources to mitigate distribution system emergencies, manage day-to-day trouble dispatch and allocate resources appropriately across the service territory to mitigate customer outages/issues.
- Transmission Switching - Operate Transmission devices on the 69kV and 230kV system to align with planned maintenance activities as well as system emergencies.
- Distribution Switching - Facilitate switching of distribution level devices (13kV and below) in accordance with applicable UGI guidelines. Perform planned and emergency switching on a routine basis to facilitate maintenance or mitigate emergencies.
- Individual or Team Project - Complete Continuing Education Hours as required to maintain NERC / PJM Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory and economics
- Strong Multitasking and Situational Awareness Skills
- Make decisions quickly and accurately in critical situations; concentration; work independently
- Basic knowledge of substation equipment and operations; relay/communications; power station operations.
- Knowledge of NERC/FERC regulations
Education and Experience
- Two-year degree in a Technical Field, required.