
Power Systems Coordinator 3 - PSYSC3
- Gulfport, MS
- $30.00-49.40 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Gulfport, MS
Pay Range: $45.00-$49.00/hr on W2Job Description:
- This position holds primary responsibility for the real time monitoring, operation, and control of the Bulk Power Transmission system at MPC.
- The applicant must already possess certification by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator, in order to perform the position's operational responsibilities.
- Minute-to-minute monitoring and control of the bulk electric power system under normal system conditions.
- Analysis and evaluation of the system, determination of restoration actions and implementation of those actions under abnormal system conditions.
- The ability to remain current in understanding and implementation of all NERC compliance
- standards.
- A thorough understanding of the operation of an electric system is necessary.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is desirable (not required) and may be considered in lieu of experience.
- Prior experience in Transmission Systems required (Substations, Transmission Lines, Operations, or Protection & Controls).
- Extensive knowledge and/or experience in transmission system operations and characteristics is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and/or experience in substation equipment and their operating characteristics is preferred.
- General knowledge and/or experience in generation control, system protection, and system control is desired.
The successful candidate must possess:
- Thorough knowledge of interconnected power systems operations.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Comprehensive computer skills in order to utilize numerous computer applications.
- The leadership and other interpersonal skills required to work with other professionals in a team environment.
- The ability to handle multiple inputs and tasks at one time, prioritize work and provide leadership during critical system events.
- Superior problem solving skills and be comfortable making decisions with limited input and extreme time constraints.
- This position requires shift work on a rotational basis working shifts which are 12 hours in length. Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standard of Conduct must be signed and adhered to.
- The applicant must already possess certification by the North American Electric Reliability Council
- (NERC) as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator, in order to perform the position's operational responsibilities.