Siemens

HVDC Operator

Siemens • $80K — $120K *
Sayreville, NJ 08872In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Electric Power Systems or relevant field
  • PJM System Operator Certification (to be attained within 6 months of hire)
  • NERC Transmission Operator Certification (to be attained within 6 months of hire)
  • Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated decisiveness and positive attitude
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts and respond to emergencies

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and coordinate operation of the Neptune Regional Transmission System and Hudson Transmission Project
  • Execute real-time operational decisions to maintain grid stability and reliability
  • Update and manage maintenance systems and work orders for operational accuracy
  • Analyze trends and troubleshoot alarms using HMI systems and event recording tools
  • Document system performance and operating conditions with daily logs
  • Participate in safety culture initiatives through training and inspections
  • Collaborate with site leadership on operational readiness and emergency response

Benefits

  • Participate in a strong safety culture
  • Receive ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with site leadership
  • Opportunity to work on critical energy infrastructure
  • Engage in proactive issue resolution and operational improvements
Full Job Description
Snapshot of your Day

As a HVDC Operator you will be responsible for monitoring, controlling and coordinating the operation and reliability of the Neptune Regional Transmission System (NRTS) and the Hudson Transmission Project (HTP) in accordance with the PJM agreement and NERC Standards. The Neptune station provides up to 660 MW of power to Long Island electricity consumers enough for 600,000 homes and supplies more than 20% of Long Island's typical electricity demand. The Hudson station provides increased reliability by providing an additional source of power for New York City. The incumbent will be required to follow all Siemens Safety Rules and procedures as the Operator, exercise proper judgment and have a broad knowledge of Bulk Electric System principles and practices. The primary responsibility is to monitor the status of the converter stations in accordance with the Common Operating Instructions; take real time actions including primary load shedding to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.

How to make an Impact
  • Ensure reliable and compliant system operations by continuously monitoring power system equipment and taking immediate corrective actions to maintain performance within operating limits
  • Maintain grid stability by executing real-time operational decisions that support safe and efficient Bulk Electric System performance
  • Drive data accuracy and operational visibility by updating maintenance systems (e.g., iMaint), managing work orders, and producing timely daily and monthly reports
  • Leverage HMI systems and event recording tools to analyze trends, troubleshoot alarms, and support proactive issue resolution
  • Promote a strong safety culture by participating in training, inspections, safety meetings, and documenting system performance and operating conditions with precise daily logs
  • Support operational readiness by collaborating with site leadership, working rotating shifts, and responding effectively to emergencies in accordance with established agreements
What You Bring
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, written or verbal; exercise independent action, judgment and risk management; act decisively; and interact effectively with PJM, NYISO, PSE&G, ConEd, LIPA and First Energy.
  • Possess basic technical knowledge of Electric Power Systems.
  • Demonstrated inquisitiveness, decisiveness, positive attitude and teamwork.
  • Must attain PJM System Operator Certification within six months of hire and complete mandatory PJM yearly training requirements and Continuing Education Hours.
  • Must attain NERC Transmission Operator Certification within six months of hire and complete mandatory NERC yearly training requirements and Continuing Education Hours.
  • Must be available to respond for emergency and relief assignments.
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About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
Learn more about Siemens
Size
305,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1847
NASDAQ
SIEGY
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