Real-Time Transmission Operator (Jr/Operator/Lead)

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Transmission System Operator at Jr/Operator/Lead level to manage real-time reliability of the power grid and coordinate maintenance and restoration efforts. The role is part of a progression program and requires strong situational awareness.

Candidate should have 3+ years in electrical utility ops, a degree with electrical or engineering emphasis, and will need NERC System Operator Certification or be eligible to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical utility experience in field operations, substation services, system operations and/or power plant operations.
• Electrical/engineering emphasis degree.
• Entry level considered if background is complementary to the competencies required.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the transmission system and responding to dynamic conditions.
• Mitigating system emergencies (e.g., storm response, system blackout, load shed, system restoration).
• Coordinating planned maintenance and construction outages.
• Conducting reliability analysis using on-line programs and interfacing with the Regional Reliability Coordinator.

Education

Electrical/Engineering degree

Job description

Evergy in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Transmission System Operator at Jr/Operator/Lead level to manage real-time reliability of the power grid and coordinate maintenance and restoration efforts. The role is part of a progression program and requires strong situational awareness.

Candidate should have 3+ years in electrical utility ops, a degree with electrical or engineering emphasis, and will need NERC System Operator Certification or be eligible to obtain it.