System Operations Training Specialist (Control Center Training)

Entergy Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a System Operations Training Specialist to develop, implement, and administer the NERC Certification training program for Transmission Control Center personnel. The role is onsite in Jackson, MS, with potential work in Little Rock, AR, and requires coordinating with Operations and Line Management on yearly training plans.

The position emphasizes safety, compliance with PER-005, and active participation in industry committees. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent or related work experience.
• NERC System Operator Certification may be obtained after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer training to TCC Operators in accordance with the organization’s Systematic Approach to Training.
• Work with Operations Management to develop annual training plans.
• Work with Line Management on projects that impact operator responsibility, tasks and tools used by the training department and the operators.
• Administer operator qualifications and modify tasks as needed while ensuring PER-005 compliance.
• Participate in NERC, SERC and MISO committees that are focused on training.

Skills

NERC Certification

Training development

Operator training

Compliance

Education

High school degree

Job description

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System Operations Training Specialist (Control Center Training)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: System Operations Training Specialist (Control Center Training)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

*This position can be filled in Jackson, MS or Little Rock, AR.*

Job Summary/Purpose

The System Operations Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the NERC Certification training program for Transmission Control Center (TCC) operating personnel.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and administer training to TCC Operators in accordance with the organization’s Systematic Approach to Training.
• Work with Operations Management to develop annual training plans.
• Work with Line Management on projects that impact operator responsibility, tasks and tools used by the training department and the operators.
• Administer operator qualifications and modify tasks as needed while ensuring PER-005 compliance.
• Participate in NERC, SERC and MISO committees that are focused on training.

Minimum education required of the position

• High school degree or equivalent or related work experience

Minimum experience required of the position

• 10+ years system operations or transmission operations experienceor 5 years experience with BS or equivalent degree

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• None

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• NERC System Operator Certification
  • may be obtained after hiring

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing

Primary Location: Mississippi - JacksonMississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Little Rock
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124373
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.