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Perform other duties as requested or assigned.\nRequirements\n· 3 or more years of directly related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment. Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience\n· Must have at least 18 months in a System Operator role (or title that performs the same functions of a Company Transmission System Operator).\n· Proficient-level knowledge: NERC regulations; Mathematics; Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, direct and alternating currents, etc.); Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.); Substation equipment and operations; Power station operations and generation; Industrial safety and emergency procedure\n· Proficient-level skills: Computer systems (Microsoft Word, EMS, OMS, etc.); Verbal and written communications; Interpersonal; Complex problem-solving; Teamwork and collaboration.\n· Abilities: Critical thinking; Attention to detail; Effective in high stress situations; Personable, flexible, and dependable; Honest and ethical\n· This position requires you to operate a Company Energy vehicle or operate a vehicle on our behalf\n· In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events\n· The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12-hour rotating shifts\nPreferred:\n· Current NERC Transmission Operator certification\n· Current PJM Transmission System Operator certification\n· Utility experience is preferred\n· Proficient level knowledge of PJM regulations\nEducation Requirements:\n· Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.)\n· or an Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical. 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