SYSTEM OPERATOR NERC

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, System Operations, the System Operator position develops and maintains responsibility for all functions in the System Operations Office. This position maintains the capability to operate the Versant Power electrical system., * Maintains an operating knowledge of and operates the Versant Power transmission and distribution systems in a safe, stable and reliable manner.

• Maintains an operational knowledge of current ISO-NE, Maine/LCC, and Versant Power operating procedures.
• Prepares operating reports in accordance with established FERC, NERC, ISO-NE, reporting requirements.
• Recognizes and corrects system problems created by unscheduled events such as weather, mechanical failure, electrical failure, etc.
• Assists with routine outage planning.
• Prepares, reviews, & approves Work Request applications including those associated with BES (Bulk Electric System) facilities within Versant Power’s service territory.
• Monitors and ensures that Company resources are being used efficiently and effectively.
• Operates within FERC order 888 & 889 guidelines.
• Monitors OASIS tags (transmission reservation requests) and NERC ETAG (source to destination tagging system).
• Coordinates contact between ISO-NE, and Versant Power’s service territory generating assets.
• Operates in accordance with ISO-NE and NMISA Wholesale Energy Market Rules.
• Maintains communications with System Operation Departments of other utilities, paper mills, and other large power
• users for the proper operations information.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all Company safety regulations. Follows all safety regulations specific to the system operations function.
• Maintains the ability to operate requisite computer systems, including SCADA and GIS/Power On.
• Dispatches outage calls during non-business hours. On occasion, may dispatch outage calls during regular business hours.
• Prepares Spill Reports, Outage Records, Call Out Reports and Dig Safe Permits.
• Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.

• Two (2) Year Associates’ Degree in Electrical Power from an accredited trade school or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Two years’ experience in a technical field is required.
• Excellent mathematical, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.

NOTES:

• Position is primarily sedentary with intermittent standing and walking.
• Position requires ability to maintain visual and mental concentration.
• Position requires ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including night shifts.
• Position requires ability to work with co-workers and the public.
• Position requires ability to work effectively and safely under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Position requires ability to communicate effectively
• Position requires the ability to follow detailed procedures, and instructions.
• Position may require irregular and extra hours.
• Position requires a valid Class “C” driver’s license in the State of Maine.

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