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Job Description
Who We Are
We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
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Primary Purpose
Regulates the practices, policies, procedures and programs to operate the transmission system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner. Determines transmission outage windows for internal and external departments in accordance with the FERC approved PJM scheduling requirements to minimize transmission system congestion. Ensures proposed transmission system configuration can be operated consistent with NERC and PJM operating policies for a given set of transmission outages. Directs and enhances work bundling efforts to minimize unnecessary risk to the interconnected transmission system. Leads project outage meetings on transmission system project teams to coordinate the addition of new equipment and assure the seamless assimilation of new transmission system configuration enhancements. Approve updated project and outage scheduling tools to monitor and address long range scheduling and switching issues. Expertise in transmission system operations and the regulations governing safe reliable operations are crucial in understanding the requirements of this job. The Prin Specialist - Operations has interfaces at several levels including Distribution System Operation, T&S, Exelon Nuclear, Exelon Power, independent power producers, PJM and other transmission system customers, operators and owners. Exceptional communications, decision making, and negotiations skills are essential. Note: Where someone qualified as a transmission dispatcher assumes this position, they are expected to maintain such qualifications and perform dispatch functions on an as-needed basis. Note: Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position must sit out of our Kennett Square - PA office. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Primary Duties
Lead and facilitate Transmission System outage meetings with other departments, transmission customers and generation operators to coordinate activities and effectively reduce risk of service interruption to electric customers.
Approve all transmission outage Clearance Requests and develop Clearance Orders for Transmission system facilities while maintaining the reliability of the transmission system.
Develop and analyze power system models to ensure the reliability of the transmission system.
Develop, enforce, and maintain the Transmission System Operations procedures, manuals and guides.
Develop and issue the long-term transmission outage schedule.
Advise real time operating personnel during emergency conditions.
Job Scope
The Prin. Specialist Operations' actions have a significant and direct impact on transmission system reliability and public and employee safety. The Prin. Specialist - Operations is responsible for the development of procedures that govern the day-to-day normal operations and emergency operations used by the control room. The Prin. Specialist - Operations have direct interaction with internal and external customers such as: T&S, DSO, Exelon Nuclear, Exelon Power, Interconnected Transmission Owners, major transmission customers, Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO's) and regulatory agencies such as PJM, Reliability First Corporation (RFC) and NERC. Consequences of the Prin. Specialist - Operations actions can have a significant financial impact on the corporation due to transmission system congestion, equipment damage and loss of customer satisfaction.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related technical field and 7-10 years' experience in the operation, planning, design or maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment, OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years of relevant experience is required.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop alternative solutions and strategies.
Ability to represent the company and negotiate with other departments throughout Exelon, PJM, Generation Operators, Transmission Operators and transmission customers.
Demonstrated ability to influence, direct, and negotiate.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified Transmission Dispatcher
Knowledge of transmission system equipment and start-up testing Knowledge of transmission customer interconnection requirements
Knowledge of power system analysis
Knowledge of protective relaying and other substation controls
PJM certified
NERC certified
Knowledge of the Energy Management System advanced applications
Benefits
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $120,000.00/Yr. - $165,000.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more
