Reliability Operator at Exelon Lombard, IL

Comunidade Metodista; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Reliability Operator in Lombard, IL to monitor the transmission system, perform real-time analyses, and coordinate corrective actions under NERC and PJM standards. The role includes interface with PJM, contingency and reliability studies, and leadership for the shift team.

The position is on-site at Lombard, IL with relocation assistance available. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience, including senior operator exposure.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and judgement are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system voltages and loadings within limits.
• Follow policies to ensure system reliability and security.
• Monitor EMS and dispatch field personnel as needed.
• Lead and coach others as required.
• Develop emergency switching plans based on contingencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Associate's degree in related field

High School Diploma

Job description

Reliability Operator job at Exelon. Lombard, IL. Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?

Primary Purpose

The core function of the Reliability Operator is to monitor the transmission system to ensure reliability, identify real-time conditions that may lead to widespread outages, and coordinate corrective actions while complying with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and PJM standards. The Reliability Operator is responsible for being able to perform the duties of the Senior Transmission System Operator with the additional responsibility of interfacing with PJM, conducting contingency analysis, and reliability analysis of transmission system. This position has the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System, alleviate Operating Security Limit violations, directing restoration of load shed after Emergency events, monitoring voltage and reactive power flows and utilizing reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules, perform special operating studies, prepare reports, monitor the state estimator model solutions, perform real-time contingency analysis, and maintain system voltage profile. The Reliability Operator also has a leadership role in coordination with the shift manager driving the department mission and vision, training, mentoring, and coaching others.

Note: This is an on site position at our Lombard IL location. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Primary Duties

• Maintain system voltages, line and equipment loadings within acceptable limits.
• Follow established policies, procedures and guidelines on the transmission and distribution system operations. Maintain the system integrity, reliability and security of the transmission and distribution system, including all associated substation equipment in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
• Monitor EMS for abnormal Data Quality readings, dispatch field personnel to investigate and/or contact EMS Support Group.
• Run day ahead load studies (Max and Min) and compare them with PJM study results (Transmission Log). Resolve any discrepancies between the two results.
• Assume leadership responsibilities when necessary and also be responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching others.
• Compile switching routines within system loading and system configuration parameters and provide guidelines to ensure proper clearance for switching requests. Develop and provide emergency switching plans based on last contingencies.
• Run Study Security Analysis for future jobs, monitor Event Summary display, PJM eDart Transmission Owners Report, and PJM eDart Generation Reports Owners Report.
• Review OPB Outage letters or Equivalent Engineering Study Results.
• Coordinate schedule switching jobs and system issues with Transmission Desk & PJM.
• Keep Shift Managers informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems.
• Maintain operating log, interruption reports and associated records to accurately record system status and sequence of events.
• Gather and analyze system data to determine the feasibility of switching requests. Verify the safe and efficient operation of the electrical system.
• Required to monitor Dashboard and respond per appropriate procedures.
• Ensuring no actual overloads exist on the system and no contingency would result in a monitored facility exceeding its emergency rating.

Job Scope

The reliability operator is responsible to ensure the system is operated in a manner which protects the reliability of the bulk electrical system including the following: Ensuring no actual overloads exist on the system and no contingency would result in a monitored facility exceeding its emergency rating. Maintaining system voltage in accordance with established limits. Coordinating with PJM to implement any operating instruction necessary to preserve the safe, reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Proactively monitoring study results to identify any potential areas of concern and initiating corrective actions. Coordination with the SSO for each impacted operating company to address system issues. In addition, the Reliability Operator has a leadership, mentoring, training, and coaching responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or job related technical field and a minimum of 8-10 years experience with at least 5 years combined experience as a Senior Transmission System Operator, Transmission System Operator II and/or Transmission System Operator I, with no less than 1 year at the Senior Transmission System Operator level.
• Or an Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or job related technical field and a minimum of 10-12 years experience with at least 5 years combined experience as a Senior Transmission System Operator, Transmission System Operator II and/or Transmission System Operator I, with no less than 1 year at the Senior Transmission System Operator level.
• Or an High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 12-14 years experience with at least 5 years combined experience as a Senior Transmission System Operator, Transmission System Operator II and/or Transmission System Operator I, with no less than 1 year at the Senior Transmission System Operator level.

Thorough Understanding of the Exelon Transmission and Distribution System, the ability to recognize system configuration and loading issues, ability to formulate contingency plans, and thorough knowledge and understanding of proper operating procedures.

Demonstrated analytical skills and judgement

Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and manage stressful situations

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Senior Transmission Operator Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others and serve as a mentor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or job related technical field.
• Knowledge of contingency analysis and reliability analysis of the transmission system.
• Experience operating multiple companies

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $110,400.00/Yr. – $151,800.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.