Associate Operator
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.
- Identify sources and magnitude of unscheduled power flows that result in reliability and economic impacts to the NYISO grid operations and markets.
- Initiate NYISO control actions to mitigate unscheduled power flows caused within the NYCA, including study, initiation, and termination of NERC TLR as directed by Shift Supervisor.
- Identify sources and magnitude of loop flow from outside the NYCA, and if necessary, initiates corrective action using transaction modification as part of the NERC TLR process to alleviate NYISO reliability and economic impacts to the NYISO.
- Implement transaction modification as directed or as part of the NERC TLR process.
- Implements emergency transactions when directed or as requested by other reliability coordinators
- Communicate the effectiveness of all corrective actions to the NYISO Shift Supervisor and recommend further actions.
- Support the implementation of process improvement tools and validate enhancements of tools and reports
- Manages the Transaction Management program and applies the appropriate billing codes when required, must be familiar with settlement outcomes
- Responsible for avoiding unnecessary, sustained high re-dispatch costs
- When equipment causing a reduction in scheduling limits is removed from service, coordinate with external areas to ensure limits are correctly implemented in all areas
- Identify those inter-regional transactions available for Transaction coordination.
- Monitor NYISO Intra Hour Transaction Scheduling outcomes
- Monitor Coordinated Transaction Scheduling (CTS) data for accuracy and implementation into the NYISO software programs.
- Modify operation of the NYISO Intra Hour Transaction Scheduling as necessary and, in consultation with the Shift Supervisor, in order to optimize the scheduling of transactions while ensuring NYISO system reliability.
- Coordinate schedules on controllable tie lines with Transmission Owners and external Reliability Coordinators, monitoring real time flow to ensure schedules are met
- Provide to the NYISO System Operators the scheduling results of Transaction Coordination.
- Ensure that all transaction modifications meet all NERC related reliability standards.
- Monitor the status and capability of all inter-regional Phase Angle Regulators (PARs) which have been identified in managing loop flow.
- Operator will be required to coordinate the setting of inter-regional PAR flows with respect to NYISO and external RC reliability concerns.
- Communicate inter-regional PAR flow setting changes to the NYISO System Operators and external RCs.
- Reviews DAM/HAM external schedules (DNI) with the Shift Supervisor each hour and ensure agreed upon schedules are followed real time.
- Updates external schedules when directed by the direction of the Shift Supervisor for reliability issues.
- Confirm data supplied to Real Time System Programs in order to confirm checked out schedules transferred.
- Performs transaction schedule checkouts with neighboring control areas so as to ensure accurate schedules are agreed upon by both parties for system reliability.
- Adjusts E-Tags as necessary to ensure consistency between E-Tag, MIS, and External control areas
- Modify transaction scheduling as necessary and, in consultation with the Shift Supervisor, in order to optimize the scheduling of transactions while ensuring NYISO system reliability.
- In consultation with the Shift Supervisor adjusts external schedules as necessary per TLR conditions to relieve external control areas transmission line overload concerns.
- Makes updates to NPCC Simultaneous Activation of Reserve program and NYCA Reserve Requirement displays to reflect changing system conditions with neighboring control areas.
- Answers Market Participant calls concerning modifications to transactions while maintaining confidential information requirements.
- Monitors the operating state of the NYISO bulk power of the NYISO Bulk Power System including the System State Normal, Warning, Alert, Major Emergency or Restoration.
- Monitors tie line flows and coordinates with external areas to maintain flows on schedule
- Utilizing Phase 1 analog strip charts, monitor signals for significant changes or alarms, notifying the Shift Supervisor and assisting in identification of a system event
- Maintains the necessary records and keeps a detailed log of all events, conditions and occurrences that are pertinent to transaction check outs.
- Analyzes computer output data to obtain maximum benefit from available information and recommends, as required, modification to program logic to obtain improvements in the man-machine interface and initiates phone trouble reports.
- Confirm NYISO is operating within appropriate limits at all times with external Reliability Coordinators for ramp, scheduling, and stability.
- Determines whether communications, metering and computer equipment is in good working order
- Examines and studies operating procedures, attends required training classes to maintain personal proficiency.
- Works in conjunction with internal NYISO departments to insure reliable operations of the Bulk Power System and Market.
- Performs tasks as assigned by Grid Operations management to study NYISO Performance and participates in NYISO committee meetings as requested.
- During a physical Power Control Center emergency, assists in set-up and staffing of the Alternate Control Center.
- Assists the Shift Supervisor with the restoration of the NYISO Bulk Power System when in the restoration state.
- Assists in coordinating the operation of the NYISO bulk power system, including coordination with other Control Areas in the NERC Eastern interconnection to ensure reliability of service and achievement of optimum market operations.
- Support the implementation of process improvement tools and validate enhancements of tools and reports
- Accurately manages the Transaction Management program and apply the appropriate billing codes when required, must be familiar with settlement outcomes.
- Responsible for avoiding unnecessary, sustained high re-dispatch costs
- Maintain desk qualification as required under NERC PER-005 standards
- No industry related experience required, however candidates with three or more years of related technical training and experience in an electrical utility organization, power systems training, US Navy nuclear or power plant training are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to learn, apply and describe complex concepts; strong analytical skills and experience using various, complex software systems required.
- If hired, must successfully complete the NYISO Concept of Electric System Operator Course and become a certified NERC Reliability Coordinator.
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field desired.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret operational criteria documents, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff and external industry partners.
- Ability to perform calculations such as percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, power factors, real and reactor power. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications including PowerPoint, e-mail and Internet programs.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Engineering -
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, and Utilities
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