REQUISITION ID: TRA00TL
DEPARTMENT: Transmission System Operations - Emergency Response Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: (Min-Mid)
Transmission System Operator: $76,400 - $101,800
Lead Transmission System Operator $101,700 - $134,200
Scheduled Work Hours: Rotating Shifts
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Transmission System Operator/Lead will have the responsibility to manage the reliability of the power system in real time and coordinate planned maintenance and unplanned restoration efforts in our highly complex and dynamic transmission system. Transmission System Operators are expected to handle sudden disruptions caused by equipment failure or weather to ensure that electricity is delivered in a reliable and economical manner. This position is part of a documented progression program. Candidates with necessary experience and performance can progress to a Lead Transmission System Operator.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitoring the transmission system and responding to dynamic conditions
Mitigating system emergencies (i.e., storm response, system blackout, load shed, system restoration)
Coordinating planned maintenance and construction outages, and
Conducting reliability analysis using on-line programs and interfacing with the Regional Reliability Coordinator.
Education and Experience Requirements: The preferred candidate will possess 3 or more years of electrical utility experience in field operations, substation services, system operations and or power plant operations. It is also preferred that the candidate has a technology related degree with an electrical emphasis or engineering emphasis. All qualifications will be reviewed for the appropriate combination of experience, education and competencies to be selected for this position. Entry level candidates may be considered for this role if their background is complimentary to the competencies required to perform the job.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required: The selected individual must be able to make thoughtful planned decisions in a team environment and also make quick and accurate decisions in a real-time, high stress and fast-paced environment.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: NERC System Operator Certification or will be expected to obtain NERC System Operator Certification at the Transmission Operator level within 5 months of employment.
Working Conditions: This position does require the selected candidate to successfully operate in a high stress environment, work occasional overtime, be able to handle occasional travel, and be able to distinguish colors on computer screens. The job is an operating console position in a secured/limited access control room environment. The selected candidate must pass a security background review.
Evergy
Kansas City
Missouri États-Unis
www.evergyinc.com
