Job Description
Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Transmission System Operator II to work at our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.
Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO).
VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA).
The Transmission System Operator II is responsible for operating the Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) distribution system and the Valley Electric Transmission Association, LLC (VETA) transmission systems as a NERC-certified system operator to provide optimal reliability for our members and customers. Operate 3rd party owned power system(s) per VEA/VETA contracts.
For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the job description for Transmission System Operator II (PDF).
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Job Related Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be NERC certified as a Transmission Operator (TO, BT, or RC certification) and be current on all continuing education requirements.
Risk Assessment: This position requires access to certain secure assets and information. As a result, individuals in this position must be able to successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment every seven years, as required by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
Experience: 2 years of experience at a utility working with an emphasis in power system operations or any equivalent or related combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Knowledge: Exceptional knowledge of switching procedures, lockout / tagout procedures, clearance procedures, and OSHA regulations regarding these procedures. Develop a thorough knowledge of VEA’s electric transmission and distribution system. Familiar with the National Electric Safety Code. Knowledge and competency in applicable NERC/WECC Reliability Standards for system operation. Knowledge and competency in all VEA operating procedures under normal and emergency conditions. Knowledge and competency in all VEA reliability-related tasks under normal and emergency conditions. High computer literacy, with a thorough knowledge of SCADA and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
Abilities and Skills: Ability to direct and monitor the work of operating personnel. Flexibility and ability to work rotating shift schedules. Elevated level of multi-tasking abilities. Understanding how to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations. Must be able to use independent judgment in problem-solving. Ability to read and interpret technical information and documents. Draft routine reports and correspondence. Above-average mathematical aptitude is required. An Elevated level of communication skills and reasonable mechanical aptitude are also required.
Miscellaneous
- VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression
- Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Short-Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance
- Business Travel Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Vacation and Sick accrual
- Holiday pay