Chief Electric Transmission Operator

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks a Chief Electric Transmission Operator to lead daily system operations, monitor SCADA, and manage shift reports. The role involves supervising junior and senior operators, ensuring accurate logs and KW calculations, and maintaining reliability standards across PJM and RFC guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 years’ experience with electrical control equipment, and at least one current NERC certification (RC/BT/TO) with PJM certification

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED. Four years’ experience operating electrical control equipment; college credit may substitute.
• Must hold at least one NERC certification: RC, BT, or TO; PJM Transmission System Operator certification preferred.
• Rotating shifts including weekends/holidays and valid OH Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily system operations as a shift, monitor SCADA screens, and report alarms.
• Supervise and train junior operators and ensure accurate log sheets and KW hour calculations.
• Maintain compliance with NERC RFC reliability standards and PJM manuals; communicate via phone/radio as needed.

Skills

Shift supervision

Report preparation

Alarm monitoring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NERC certifications (RC/BT/TO)

Tools

SCADA

Gas turbines

Power plant control systems

PJM documentation

Job description

Chief Electric Transmission Operator

Examples of Duties

Performs the daily operations of a system operator in charge of a shift. Prepares detailed shift reports concerning shift activities, electric troubles, and actions taken. Monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer screens and reports alarms and/or unusual occurrences. Supervises Junior and Senior Electric Switchboard Operators and trains new Operators as needed. Checks accuracy of log sheet, station curve sheet, and calculation for KW hour output (night shift). Supervises the operation of CPP's electrical system during normal and emergency situations. Handles telephone and radio communications as needed. Operates gas turbines, SCADA, and other control equipment. Obtains and maintains any certifications or licenses which may be required by the following organizations or their successors: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability First Corporation (RFC), PJM Interconnection (PJM), or other industry or governmental authority. Performs other job-related duties as required, including compliance with all applicable NERC and RFC reliability standards and PJM Business Manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Four years of responsible full-time paid experience operating utility, industry, or military advanced electrical control equipment required. (Substitution: One year of college education in a relevant technical field may be substituted for each year of experience lacking, up to two years.) Supervisory experience is preferred. In order to function as a transmission system operator, must hold at least one of the following current NERC certifications: Reliability Operator (RC); Balancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator (BT); or Transmission Operator (TO). Must hold a current Transmission System Operator PJM certification. Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Supplemental Information

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.