Associate Transmission System Operator
04/09/2024Locations East Berlin, Connecticut
Job Description
Associate Transmission System Operator
04/09/2024Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut
An entry-level position for the Transmission System Operator classification. Provides the incumbent with the experience and training necessary to meet the requirements to advance to the level of Transmission System Operator.
ACCOUNTABILITIES - PRIMARY DUTIES:
Become knowledgeable of the generation, transmission, and sub-transmission system components, nomenclature, and general operating procedures as well as the switching and tagging procedures outlined in the appropriate Participant directives. Has limited accountability and authority commensurate with the abilities and experience as defined in the position description titled Transmission System Operator. Any duties performed must be done under the guidance of the Transmission System Operator.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Education: An Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or two years of formal technical training beyond high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: Four years of related experience, including work in generating stations, electrical maintenance, power system protection, and control, electrical system line work, or power system dispatching.
Technical Skills:
➢ Ability to analyze information, determine relevant facts, prioritize actions and make decisions accordingly.
➢ Ability to communicate and work effectively with people at various levels of the organization in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
➢ Mathematical reasoning ability and ability to work with computer-based applications to perform computational/analytical type work.
➢ Ability to handle increasingly complex training assignments including the performance of varied tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with system operations while on a rotating shift.
Contacts: CONVEX participant Transmission process groups, NU Utility Groups, Corporate Center, NPCC, ISO-NE, and NEPOOL/RTO Operating Committees, Northeast Transmission Owners, utility industry groups, Distribution Asset management, and transmission customers.
Challenges:
➢ Maximize transmission reliability and availability, minimize congestion, ability to thoroughly understand and apply operating procedures and guidelines.
➢ Ability to thoroughly understand and interpret local flow tools and applications.
• Freedom to Act: N/A
CORE AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Driving for Results: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Decision-Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Contributing to Team Success and Valuing Diversity: Actively participating as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals.
Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Technical/Professional Knowledge: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Applicants must successfully pass and complete the SO/PD Assessments as it's a requirement to be selected for this position. The salary range for this position starts at $58.70 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Please attach a resume when completing your online application.
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Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Overview
If you are looking for a hands-on career or the opportunity to lead a team, then Operations may be for you. We are the main source of providing our customers with the essential product that makes their lives easier—power. Whether you're working with electricity or natural gas, you'll use your mechanical skills in a hands-on job and deliver results to our customers on a daily basis. You'll work collaboratively with a variety of people and departments and learn about different parts of the business while making a big impact for our customers and communities. You'll receive a variety of training to help you learn how to do your job safely. Training includes classroom instruction, e-learning, field simulations and on-the-job learning with a peer coach.
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About us
We are Eversource
At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.
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Success Profile
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- Focused
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
Culture
- We are dedicated to our employees and customers
- Safety is a core value at Eversource
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued
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Job Description
Associate Transmission System Operator
04/09/2024Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut
An entry-level position for the Transmission System Operator classification. Provides the incumbent with the experience and training necessary to meet the requirements to advance to the level of Transmission System Operator.
ACCOUNTABILITIES - PRIMARY DUTIES:
Become knowledgeable of the generation, transmission, and sub-transmission system components, nomenclature, and general operating procedures as well as the switching and tagging procedures outlined in the appropriate Participant directives. Has limited accountability and authority commensurate with the abilities and experience as defined in the position description titled Transmission System Operator. Any duties performed must be done under the guidance of the Transmission System Operator.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Education: An Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or two years of formal technical training beyond high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: Four years of related experience, including work in generating stations, electrical maintenance, power system protection, and control, electrical system line work, or power system dispatching.
Technical Skills:
➢ Ability to analyze information, determine relevant facts, prioritize actions and make decisions accordingly.
➢ Ability to communicate and work effectively with people at various levels of the organization in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
➢ Mathematical reasoning ability and ability to work with computer-based applications to perform computational/analytical type work.
➢ Ability to handle increasingly complex training assignments including the performance of varied tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with system operations while on a rotating shift.
Contacts: CONVEX participant Transmission process groups, NU Utility Groups, Corporate Center, NPCC, ISO-NE, and NEPOOL/RTO Operating Committees, Northeast Transmission Owners, utility industry groups, Distribution Asset management, and transmission customers.
Challenges:
➢ Maximize transmission reliability and availability, minimize congestion, ability to thoroughly understand and apply operating procedures and guidelines.
➢ Ability to thoroughly understand and interpret local flow tools and applications.
• Freedom to Act: N/A
CORE AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Driving for Results: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Decision-Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Contributing to Team Success and Valuing Diversity: Actively participating as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals.
Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Technical/Professional Knowledge: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Applicants must successfully pass and complete the SO/PD Assessments as it's a requirement to be selected for this position. The salary range for this position starts at $58.70 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Please attach a resume when completing your online application.
#elecajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
- High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
- Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
- An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
- Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
- Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
- Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
- Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
- Charity donation gift matching
- Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
- Generous time off
- Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development
Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future
- 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
- K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
- Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses
