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Job Description JOB-2317 Onsite Job Responsibilities: - Directs timely and appropriate real-time actions, including the shedding of firm load, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions - Perform critical, reliability-related tasks - Maintains relevant PJM Transmission Operator and NERC Transmission Operator/Reliability Coordinator certifications - Maintains knowledge of operating practices and procedures - Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes - Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications - Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules - Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment - Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications - Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed - Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities - Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records Requirements: - 3 or more years of directly related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment - At least 18 months in a System Operator role - Proficient-level knowledge in NERC regulations, mathematics, electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, direct and alternating currents, etc.), electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.), substation equipment and operations, power station operations and generation;, industrial safety and emergency procedure In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotating shifts Preferred Skills and Experience: - Current NERC Transmission Operator certification - Current PJM Transmission System Operator certification - Utility experience - Proficient-level knowledge of PJM regulations Education Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) - or an Associate's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical. Industrial, etc.) and an additional 2+ years of related experience - or a High School Diploma and an additional 4+ years of related experience Licenses and Certifications: - Must obtain NERC Certification (Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator) and PJM Certification (Transmission System Operator) within 6 months of start/transfer date. No more than 4 total test attempts are permitted to obtain both NERC and PJM certifications

Must complete company Energy System Operations defined Operator qualification program within 18 months of initial start/transfer date. - If already NERC and PJM certified, must complete company Energy System Operations defined operator qualification program within 12 months of start/transfer date. The base pay range for this role is $50 - $55 per hour .

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled. MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening. Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.