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SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC POWER CORP System Operator Trainee in Garden City, Kansas
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RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE
Job Title System Operator Trainee
Department System Control Operations Pay Status Hourly
Reports To System Operations Trainer FLSA Category Nonexempt
Location Garden City
SUMMARY
This position is deemed a training position and will work with increasingly complex
systems while developing the skills and knowledge needed to achieve operational
responsibilities. Trainee will be under the direction and supervision of the system
operations trainer, while also being provided guidance by system operations staff.
Essential Responsibilities
System Operations
Work alongside System Operators to:
Provide safe and reliable operation of the transmission systems while following the
NERC operating and reliability standards and procedures, SPP criteria and established
company policies, practices, and procedures.
Monitor Sunflowers transmission and generation systems through use of EMS and
respond to situations that influence the reliability and capability of the interconnected
transmission system.
Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure conditions exist for the proper operation of
system facilities while maintaining safe, reliable service.
Direct the appropriate staff in line switching, voltage regulation, and generation loading.
Coordinate and issue system work orders to assure safe operating conditions for
maintenance purposes.
Communicate with the control room operators at all generating stations, Sunflower
Members, Member Systems, surrounding utilities, power pools, power marketing
agencies, and market participants as needed to ensure proper operational status and
load requirements are met.
Learn and maintain knowledge of the SPP reliability criteria, NERC reliability standards,
Sunflower procedures, and all interconnection agreements, as applicable.
Accept responsibility to act with authority to implement procedures and respond quickly
and accurately to emergency conditions to ensure public safety and maintain service to
consumers.
Respond to routine and emergency situations to protect the safety of Sunflower
employees, Member System employees, employees of interconnected system, and the
general public.
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Perform proactively and respond to alarms and other operational situations, as required,
to preserve the integrity of the bulk electric grid and protect equipment owned by
Sunflower, Members, and interconnected systems.
Safety
Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and
theircoworker\'s safety with a positive attitude and commitment. Sunflower employees
will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all
safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This
includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment;
identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating
all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to
appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure
as applicable.
Culture
Demonstrate personal responsibility and a commitment to Sunflowers culture and core
values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity,
trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to
optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and
behaviors consistent with Sunflower\'s culture, Board policies, and business practices.
Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal policies and procedures
o f the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.
Other Responsibilities
Perform other tasks as assigned or required to support Sunflowers mission and
operations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate degree in applied science with an emphasis in electronics, electrical or
related technology and three years utility experience, or equivalent combination or
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Successful completion of the EEI (Edison Electric Institute) System Operator/Power
Dispatching II (SO/PD II) Selection System test.
Able to think quickly, logically, and accurately in identifying and responding properly to
normal, abnormal, and emergency situations, often under stressful conditions.
Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, basic principles of physics, and alternating
current (ac) and direct current (dc) power concepts.
Able to establish and maintain professional interactions with all employees, vendors,
guests, and others doing business with Sunflower.
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Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at the level required to
successfully per