What You'll Do:
As an operator-in-training at the highest authority real-time desk in AEP, you must work under the direction and authority of a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal, or Sr. and you won't be allowed to take any independent actions.
All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal, or Sr. Assist in the coordination within the applicable RTO the arrangement and approval of switching operations for the removal or restoration of equipment.
You'll assist in initiating, coordinating, and arranging among RTO, AEP Generation Dispatch, and the AEP Transmission Dispatch Centers, for congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded AEP transmission facilities, including arranging for off-cost generation dispatch to relieve local constraints.
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers opportunity for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate position with increased requirements such as educational, skill, experience and licenses/certification for SCC Reliability Coordinator.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience: Two (2) year Technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering OR High School and two (2) years' experience operating a civil or military power system.
Requirement:
Must Pass the SOPD II Test
Licenses/Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Other:
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
Must obtain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level.
Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification within the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
Ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
Must work a twelve-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule that consists of nights, weekends and holidays.
Must have willingness to accept on call responsibilities and call outs.
Must have the ability to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and to analyze conditions and make proper decisions quickly while dealing with diverse situations simultaneously.
Must have the ability to effectively work in a team environment and professionally deal with co-workers, customers and management personnel.
This position requires a thorough knowledge and use of safety procedures.
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
