SYSTEM OPERATOR TRANSMISSION-ASSOC-STAFF
Grade Level: 53-54 | Posted: 10/14/2026 | Closing: 10/18/2026 | Department: System Operations
About the role
Under the general supervision of the Manager of System Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of EPE’s transmission and distribution systems. Also, responsible for working with operating and field personnel to safely restore customer load, isolate equipment for maintenance, issuing hot line holds and clearances, and directing/monitoring switching procedures. Applies reliability tools to acquire a situational awareness of anticipated normal and contingency conditions and develops appropriate responses to correct problems and stabilize the interconnected system. Maintains on a daily basis all distribution one-lines, substation one-lines, Energy Management System (EMS) displays, Geographic Information System (GIS) displays, and Smart Grid displays. Coordinates and executes routine and emergency procedures, as well as power restoration plans in accordance with EPE General Orders, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for operating the transmission and distribution systems as safely and reliably as possible while adhering to current NERC and WECC policies and procedures.
- Initiates appropriate action in the event of an emergency to return the system to safe and reliable operation. (See Authority of System Operator). This action may involve the shedding of firm load on a manual or timed rotational basis.
- Works with operating and field personnel to safely restore customer load, isolate equipment for maintenance, issue hot line holds and clearances, and direct/monitor switching procedures.
- Enters requests and data into the Transmission Outage Application (TOA) and monitors TOA for