New York Power Authority

Assistant Chief System Operator

Marcy, NY

$118,470-$162,890

About This Job

Accountable for the daily management and coordination of NYPA’s overall operations, including Overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational performance; directing the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources; analyzing and approving operational investments that best meet the organization's business needs.

As a NERC Generation Operator (GOP), Transmission Owner (TO), and Transmission Operator (TOP), monitor and control NYPA generation and transmission facilities. Coordinate and direct switching schedules with regional projects, local TO/TOP’s, and NYISO. Directs generation and voltage support as needed to maintain reliability of the Bulk Electric System in a manner that will not exceed thermal and voltage limits or cause System Operating Limits (SOL’s). Continually monitor transmission network applications to ensure normal operations.

Responsibilities

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Provide direct supervision to the ECC Operations staff.

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Primarily supports the ECC Chief System Operator (CSO) on a continuous basis both technically and as a supervisor.

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Responsibilities include completing employee evaluations, timesheets, next year’s shift work schedule, new employee interviews and can back up the ECC Senior System Operator (SSO) on-shift as a qualified operator.

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Daily responsibilities include investigating Power System and Data Communication incidents, reporting to regulators, and developing learning opportunities for ECC System Operation Training.

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Perform annual review and update as needed for any ECC Operator technical documents.

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Oversee the coordination and repairs of operator tools in the control center.

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Maintain positional qualification on positional tasks for Senior System Operator role.

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Responsible for mentoring and developing staff on their current job tasks as well as developing their skills toward completing tasks required for future position qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Expert knowledge of power system generation and transmission concepts

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Qualified on positional tasks for Senior System Operator role.

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Must maintain NERC TO certification.

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Expert knowledge of NYPA Operations Procedures, NERC Standards, Operating Bulletins, Operating Instructions, Control Room Guides, Instructions, Bulletins, and NYISO memos.

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Knowledge of all the ECC Control Operators duties.

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Knowledge of Outage Coordination.

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Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to mentor staff in a manner to improve individual performance.

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Strong organizational skills for record retention and to meet audit recommendations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Preferred

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Bachelor’s (BAS) degree in Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, or related technical fields

Required

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Associate (AAS) degree: Electrical Technology or equivalent Science/Technology field desired

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Completed all internal training and maintain Senior System Operator task verification through ECC System Operator cycle training.

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Min 6 years NYPA System Operator experience.

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Experience mentoring junior system operators and facilitating training.

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NERC Transmission Operator Certification

Physical Requirements

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Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License

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Must be able to sit and utilize computer for several hours.

Hiring Manager: John Hart

Department: Transmission

Grade Level: 12A

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $118,470.00 - $162,890.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.

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