Senior Transmission Operations Lead

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation is seeking a Lead Transmission Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the transmission system, coordinating TSOs and field staff to maintain reliability and performance.

The role focuses on adhering to RFC, NPCC, PJM/ISO-NE procedures, managing outages, and directing restoration after incidents. Strong engineering background and certifications are required, with willingness to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/electrical technology or related field.
• Certification in PJM/NERC Transmission Operator required.
• Minimum 5 years in engineering or system operations in high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) in day to day decisions involving the operation, construction and maintenance of the transmission system to assure a high quality of service performance and ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transmission facilities in the PPL service area during normal and emergency by directing action to relieve electrical system stresses caused by contingencies.
• Direct the operation of the Transmission System(s) in a manner which will enable the system to survive the loss of the next worst single line, transformer, or bus fault, as defined in RFC and NPCC guidelines, and PJM's, ISO-NE’s, and PPL’s operating procedures and practices.
• Analyze prearranged outage requests on the Transmission System(s) to ensure reliable, “single contingency criterion" operation. Reschedule the facility outage or reconfigure the system, as necessary per operating procedures and practices, to ensure reliable operation. Coordinates communication within and external to the Transmission Control Center relative to requested outages and assures that the T-0 outage week work packages are complete and accurate. Acts as the reliability coordinator on shift.
• Direct the application of PPL's Permit and Tag procedures in PA and RIE’s G014 Clearance and Control Procedures in RI on the Bulk Power Transmission system(s) and prepare all related documents to promote safety and reliability of the Bulk Electric System(s).
• Supervise and assist in operational activities of the PA and RIE System Operators as required. Direct System Operator operational activities during emergencies involving transmission level lines and substations as required.
• Following partial or total power system collapse, direct and control system restoration activities, including command and control of available generation resources and transmission facilities, to ensure a safe, reliable, secure, and expeditious return to normal operation.
• Implement Emergency Procedures, at the discretion of certified TSOs until certified, for the purpose of maintaining system integrity. This may include shedding load when system conditions deteriorate.
• Optimize operation of the Transmission Management System (TMS) and associated computer systems through continuous monitoring of performance characteristics, performing or coordinating database updates, and identifying and correcting areas of deteriorating application performance.
• Produce and disseminate real-time system information and/or daily activity reports, as necessary, to appropriate personnel, i.e. Public Utility Commission, PEMA, Company Management, and other Utilities. Publish and review daily Executive Summary reports to communicate Transmission Operations activities to key internal stakeholders.
• Supports error free operations in the Transmission Control Center (TCC) by abiding by Human Performance procedures and guidelines, conducting observations and sharing constructive insights amongst peers, and supporting or leading event analyses to promote PPL’s culture of continuous learning.
• Assists in the development of specific NERC compliance documentation for all NERC Standards. Assists developing standard documentation for RF, NERC and PJM audits. Provides testimony and gathers evidence for standards.
• Performs all duties of Transmission System Operator, as required, assuring required records and logs are up to date.
• Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among peers and leadership.
• May be assigned an emergency storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Shift work

Operation supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/electrical technology, mathematics, or related technical discipline

Tools

PJM Transmission Operator certification

NERC Transmission Operator certification

PJM Generation certification (Preferred)

Job description

PPL Corporation is seeking a Lead Transmission Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the transmission system, coordinating TSOs and field staff to maintain reliability and performance.

The role focuses on adhering to RFC, NPCC, PJM/ISO-NE procedures, managing outages, and directing restoration after incidents. Strong engineering background and certifications are required, with willingness to work shifts.