SCC Reliability Coordinator - Coordinator Sr (System Operator)

Job Posting End Date

04-23-2025

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Job Summary

Working under the direct responsibility and authority of a System Control Center Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr., assist with limited instruction in overseeing the safe, efficient, reliable operation and coordination of the AEP transmission system across various RTO regions. Assists with the coordination and arrangement of congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded transmission facilities. Supports, through coordination with the applicable RTO, the arrangement and approval of switching operations and removal of equipment for maintenance of transmission lines and stations. Maintains acceptable AEP transmission system voltage levels. Responsible for developing proper notifications regarding outages and system disturbances to management, DOE, NERC, and FERC as required. This is an intermediate trainee position and does not take any independent real-time 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.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the initiation and coordination amongst applicable RTOs, applicable Generator Operators, AEP Generation Dispatch, and the AEP Transmission Dispatch Centers, actions, including implementation of system emergency plans and procedures, required to mitigate actual and contingency loading conditions, voltage collapses, capacity deficiencies, energy deficiencies, and other system emergency conditions.

• Assist in initiating, coordinating, and arranging among applicable RTOs, applicable Generator Operators, 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.

• Update daily operating plans with the latest system topology information and re-run contingency analysis on the day's plan to ensure the plan is kept current and the system is within acceptable system operating limits.

• Communicate canceled or postponed scheduled outages as determined and/or assist with the return to service of facilities already out as needed.

• Assist in the coordination and the restoration of customers and the transmission system following unplanned system emergencies.

• Ensure system reliability is restored as quickly as possible in a safe and efficient manner.

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining real-time and contingent voltages of the transmission system and request the operation of Transmission system capacitor banks, reactors and other devices to maintain system reliability.

• Monitor the real-time interchange metering points and enter corrected MW data into the appropriate energy accounting systems when metering data is incorrect or missing.

• Maintain clear and detailed records of all pertinent activities involving the Transmission Systems Initiate notifications to designated management personnel of major interruptions, abnormal conditions and other system emergency conditions. Monitor and test communications facilities and report malfunctions to proper personnel for corrective action.

Minimum Requirements: SCC Reliability Coord

Education:

• Associate's degree in electrical/electronic Engineering or related field OR
• High School and four (4) years’ experience operating a power system or equivalent military experience.

Experience: 

• Six (6) months or more experience working as a SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate OR
• One (1) year working as a Reliability Coordinator (RC) with a NERC sanctioned RC organization OR
• One (1) year of relevant work experience as a system operator performing the NERC function of Transmission Operator.  

Other Requirements:

• Must pass System Operator/Power Dispatching (SO/PD II) test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• 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. 
• Must acquire and maintain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level and any Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) certifications and credentials associated with AEP memberships.
• Must acquire NERC certification within 9 months to remain in the Coordinator position.
• Must have the ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to work a twelve-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule that consists of nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have the 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.

Minimum Requirements: SCC Reliability Coordinator Sr.

Education:

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field OR
• High school and six (6) years’ experience operating a civil or military power system.

Experience:

• One (1) year or more working as a SCC Reliability Coordinator OR
• Two (2) years or more experience working as a Reliability Coordinator (RC) with a NERC sanctioned RC organization OR
• Two (2) years or more of relevant work experience as a system operator performing the NERC function of Transmission Operator.

Other Requirements: 

• Must pass System Operator/Power Dispatching (SO/PD II) test.
• Must maintain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level and any Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) certifications and credentials associated with AEP memberships.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• 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.
• Must possess the ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
• Must be available to 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. 

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

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Salary : $85,081 - $106,353