System Operator Ii Jobs

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, an electric generation and transmission cooperative serving Alabama and Northwest Florida, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of System Operator II in the Energy Services Department at the Headquarters Office located in Andalusia, Alabama. The purpose of this position is to operate PowerSouth's electric system in a safe, reliable and economic manner. This includes transmission operations, real-time balancing of load and resources as well as monitoring, operating and responding in real-time to disturbances and instabilities of PowerSouth's electrical system. This position is responsible for coordinating appropriate action throughout the system during normal and during system disturbances. This position is also responsible for providing an appropriate mix of generation and energy and capacity purchases to meet real-time system requirements in a reliable and economic manner. This position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical related program, such as but not limited to engineering, mathematical science or other comparable curriculum. In lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of appropriate experience in the following areas will be considered: substation operations, system protection, or power plant operations. The incumbent must successfully complete a placement exercise. The incumbent must be able to interpret, analyze, evaluate and monitor market data regarding energy sources to ensure that efficient operations are maintained and comply with NERC Operating Standards. The incumbent must be able to achieve NERC System Operator Certification within a maximum of three (3) attempts as well as maintain certification. Employment is subject to a negative drug test, background check and completion of a comprehensive application for employment. PowerSouth offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program. Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply online at PowerSouth's website at by September 26, 2023. EOE, including disability/vets Job Posted by ApplicantPro