System Operator Trainee - SR.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum required:

• 4 Year Degree (preferred in Electrical Engineering) or equivalent job experience. Equivalent experience is minimum of 2 years; prefer 4 years as a Control Operator or a Transmission/Technical Person in the Electric Utility Business.
• Ability to obtain NERC Certification which must be completed within 1 year of service.
• Ability to work rotating shift work
• Ability to perform core duties of the job
• Experience Level
  • Trainee- 4 Year Engineering Degree or 0-2years electrical utility business experience.
  • Operator I - 4 Year Engineering Degree or 2-4 years electrical utility business experience.
  • Operator II - Up to 1 year as a SOC Operator I or comparable control room operations experience depending on Certification.
  • Senior Operator - Up to 5 years as a SOC Operator II or comparable control room operations experience depending on degree, equivalent job experience, and NERC certification.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Preferred:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Utility experience, or System Operator Experience strongly preferred

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor Transmission System parameters in real-time.
• Take action to maintain system within System Operating Limit and Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits limits.
• Manage interchange schedule approval process in accordance with NERC reliability standards and Entergy’s business practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation concerning system conditions and actions taken.
• Works a 24/7 rotating shift schedule. Monitors system voltage, line flows, equipment loading, alarm conditions, etc. and initiates appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Schedule, coordinate, prepare procedures, and direct personnel in the performance of routine and emergency switching for transmission line and substation equipment outages.
• Logs essential system operating details in the appropriate log books and/or databases.
• Performs actions required in CCA site security roles and responsibilities.
• Analyzing and responding to transmission and substation equipment SCADA alarms.
• Issuing switching orders as required for scheduled outages and for taking remedial actions following unscheduled outages
• Communicating transmission system status to internal and external customers as permitted by FERC guidelines

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 84420
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the full statement.

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.