Job Description
This role facilitates core functions within WVPA’s Operations Center to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy to our members. You will be a central contact point, coordinating communication between Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), WVPA members, and our operations team to maintain efficient and secure energy distribution. This role requires handling real-time monitoring and control systems, supporting system operators, and managing communication during planned and unplanned events.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain NERC certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator and PJM Transmission Owner Operator certification within 9 months of hire.
- Serve as the primary contact for IOU/member communication, ensuring seamless restoration of service in planned and emergency situations.
- Maintain clear, professional communication with IOUs, REMC member staff, and WVPA personnel for various outage scenarios, using three-part communication for operational activities.
- Monitor transmission and distribution systems using EMS (Energy Management System) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
- Develop and implement operational procedures in line with member cooperatives and IOUs.
- Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards, the National Electric Safety Code, and Good Utility Practice.
- Coordinate system outage schedules and operational activities, including the use of mobile substations during planned or emergency events.
- Monitor storm activities and support the Operations Center as needed.