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Balancing Authority Operator Application due date: February 19, 2024 Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota Employees are required to live within sixty (60) miles of their work location.Please note: Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which include evenings, weekends, holidays and is subject to an on-call rotation. We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.Summary: The Balancing Authority Operator is responsible for operating the GRE Balancing Authority Area in a safe, secure, and economic manner and coordinate its operations with the interconnected power system. This position has the full authority to take whatever steps are necessary, regardless of the cost, to ensure the reliability of the Interconnection, as well as the GRE Balancing Authority Area and Transmission System, including shedding of firm load. Total Rewards:A typical starting range for this position is $110,000 - $129,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Direct the operation of generating plants and direct current facilities to optimize the GRE Balancing Authority Area and serve customer load at the lowest cost possible while still meeting all reliability criteria. · Monitor the security and operational status of the GRE Balancing Authority Area and telecommunications equipment. · Supervise the operation of GRE substations, transmission system and direct current facilities in a safe, secure, and reliable manner. · Operate the Energy Management System (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), load management, and other systems in accordance with established guidelines. · Know, understand, and follow all North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO), and MISO requirements, policies, and practices. Qualifications: Must have successfully completed GRE’s System Operator Trainee program, which includes obtaining at a minimum the NERC Combined Balancing Authority and Transmission Operator Certification designation OR must have and maintain at a minimum a NERC Combined Balancing Authority and Transmission Operator Certification designation AND have 1+ years’ experience operating a Transmission and/or Balancing Authority desk. Transmission desk operations experience must have included supervision of the operation of substations and transmission system. Balancing Authority desk operations experience must have included direction of the operation of generating plants. Completion of a two-year associate degree in math, science, physics, engineering, electrical engineering technology, electrical transmission system operations technology, electronics technology or technical equivalent is required. 4-year bachelor’s degree in any of these previously mentioned educational areas is preferred. Relevant, full-time work experience may qualify an applicant for consideration by using the following formula: Four years of relevant, full-time work experience may count for two years of full-time, higher-level education completed. Relevant work experience includes power generation or transmission dispatch, power plant operations, distribution/Bulk Electric System (BES) electrical field work (line worker, substation technician, relay technician, meter technician), HVDC operations, or other applicable electric utility operations work. Must be able to distinguish colors on monitors/screens. In depth knowledge of core transmission, generation, distribution processes associated with electric utilities including control systems, transformers, voltage control devices, SCADAEMS systems, and telecommunications. Skill in utilizing mathematics as it applies to electrical theory and power system applications. Skill in building strong working relationships. Ability to think clearly and act quickly in an emergency situation. Ability to demonstrate well-developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to successfully negotiate and resolve complex issues in a timely manner. Ability to use computer-based office and EMS applications. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment. Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by February 19, 2024. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.Position Balancing Authority System OperatorLocation US:MN:Maple Grove | System Operations | Full-TimeReq ID null
