System Operator

EVERLINE TECH OPS LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERLINE TECH OPS LLC seeks a System Operator to support 24x7 operations, coordinating transmission and generation assets across multiple balancing authorities. You will respond to alarm conditions, execute real-time actions, and ensure BES reliability while maintaining safety and compliance with NERC standards.

Responsibilities include start-up/shut-down of assets, scheduling outages, and producing operational reports.

Qualifications

• Strong communications skills, including both written and verbal communication.
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness.
• Must be NERC RC, TOP, or BIT certified.

Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to emergency procedures (up to and including curtailing firm demand).
• Coordinating start-up/shut-down of customer generation assets.
• Scheduling outages.
• Communicating with Independent System Operators (ISO), Reliability Coordinators (RC), BalancingAuthorities (BA) and Transmission Operators (TOP).
• Preparing and analyzing operating reports/logs and providing real time data to the Company and third party contracted counterparts.
• Implementing real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the BES, including shedding load.
• Participating in all required training to perform as a System Operator.
• Real-time operational decision-making to meet NERC control performance measures and operating limits.

Skills

Strong communications skills (written&

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering, power plant, electric, business, and/or related discipline

Minimum high school diploma, or two (2) year diploma/certificate in a technical program (Electrical or Instrumentation controls)

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, Economics, Business Administration, or other related discipline and/or experience desired

Job description

Position Summary:The System Operator is a vital member of the 24x7 operations team, supporting the contractedclients with optimizing revenue for transmission and generation assets while maintaining safety andproduction standards. This role involves identifying alarm conditions and initiating timely responseplans, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and contractual requirements acrossreal-time operations. The System Operator will also oversee the daily operational coordination of adiverse portfolio of transmission and generation assets, working across multiple balancing authorities,transmission providers, and scheduling entities.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Managing and responding to emergency procedures (up to and including curtailing firm demand)Coordinating start-up/shut-down of customer generation assetsScheduling outagesCommunicating with Independent System Operators (ISO), Reliability Coordinators (RC), BalancingAuthorities (BA) and Transmission Operators (TOP)Preparing and analyzing operating reports/logs and, providing real time data to the Company and third party contracted counterpartsResponsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES), including shedding loadParticipating in all required training to perform as a System OperatorReal-time operational decision-making needs of customer facilities, including meeting NERC control performance measures and operating limits. Process requires the ability to effectively and efficiently manage a range of factors that impact performance and limits, including energy schedule volumes, frequency, voltage, power flows and deviations.Managing compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Standards. The position requires specific working knowledge of NERC region and NERC criteria and requirements.Implementing emergency procedures as necessary/requiredEnsure that internal organizational policies are adhered at all times while on shiftMust be able to work a Dupont revolving 12hr shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Knowledge, Skills, abilities and Other Personal Characteristics:Experience working for a utility, IPP, Power Plant, Control Center, ISO, etc.Strong communications skills, including both written and verbal communicationStrong critical analysis and problem-solving skillsHighly developed organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectivenessMust be NERC RC, TOP, or BIT certifiedMust be PJM TOP and GOP certifiedMinimum Requirements:Associate’s degree in engineering, power plant, electric, business, and/or related disciplineMinimum high school diploma, or two (2) year diploma/certificate in a technical program (Electrical or Instrumentation controls), other degrees/certificates may be consideredTwo or more years of relevant experience including a working knowledge of generating plants, RTO/ISO operations, and transmission or distribution operations.NERC reliability coordinator (RC) and PJM generation and transmission certifications. Must be willing to obtain NERC RC certification within 3 months, and PJM generation certification and PJM transmission certification within 6-12 months.Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including holidays and adapt to a rapidly changing environmentWork independently to perform primary duties and be able to interpret existing policies and procedures to make decisions in real timeAbility to identify and solicit appropriate services customers that fit the existing services portfolio and Company’s forward business strategiesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; possess strong analytical, problem solving, presentation and negotiation skills, and the ability to use computer applicationsMust have a valid driver's licenseDesired but not Required:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, Economics, Business Administration, or other related discipline and/or experience desiredFive or more years of relevant experience including working knowledge of generating plants, RTO/ISO operations, and transmission or distribution operations.Specific working knowledge of regional reliability operating policies and representation on NERC and regional committees nationwideNERC reliability coordinator and PJM transmission certifications. Must be willing to obtain PJM generation certification within 6 months and PJM transmission certification within 12 months.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work within an office environment and is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Physical Requirements include the ability to sit for long periods of time, communicate verbally and in writing and handle long periods of screen time.This position supports a 24 x 7 business; must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends and holidays and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer: E-Verify Employer