Sr Transmission Outage Planner PSEG LI

Requisition : 77799

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 114,500 - $ 188,100

Incentive : PIP 15%

Work Location Category : Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees - we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The Transmission Outage Scheduler position will manage and coordinate the work plans for both short and/or long-term hands-on work activities associated with the LIPA transmission system. This position requires interfacing and coordination with numerous internal and external parties. This includes, but is not limited to: Distribution Operations, Projects and Construction (PAC), Engineering, Planning, Power Markets, Substation Maintenance, Relay, Major Accounts, Overhead/Underground Lines, Power Portfolios, and a number of external agencies such as, external Transmission Owners/Operators, NYISO, Long Island Railroad, local Generator Owners, local Merchant Transmission Interconnecting Facilites, Municipalities, and all others impacted by the work being performed. This position is responsible for the following activities: evaluate each work activity request against the reliability and risk to the LIPA transmission/distribution system, job sequencing and scheduling of work, and the evaluation and consolidation of required documentation in accordance with established Operating Instructions (OI). This position acts as the single point of contact for all internal and external customer work requests on the LIPA transmission system. This position requires strong leadership abilities, communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of the clearance and control process and the LIPA transmission/distribution system.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and coordinate work requests in support of all construction and maintenance work activities on the LIPA transmission system. This is accomplished through a comprehensive understanding of transmission operations, established Operating Instructions (OIs), and the ability to execute and analyze the results of power-flow and contingency analysis studies on the Energy Management System. Develop strategic work plans that ensure the safe reliable operation of the LIPA transmission and distribution system, with consideration for NYISO requirements, capital project schedules, both planned and unplanned maintenance, seasonal weather conditions, external work requests and any impact on customers/municipalities/neighboring utilities etc.

• Provide tactical direction to internal and external area supervisors, planners/schedulers, and/or work coordinators on requests to support constuction and maintenance activities of the various organizations.

• Facilitate area work planning meetings, identify potential work bundling opportunities and coordinate joint construction and maintenance activities.

• Attend project team meetings, including field evaluations and condition assessments as needed.

• Perform Transmission Security Management (TSM) load flow analysis studies, in advance of construction and maintenance work activities, to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the LIPA transmission system.

• Direct internal organizations to perform line patrols, and request contingency switching be developed when appropriate.

• Review and provide final approval of construction releases prior to the equipment being released for operation to the Transmission Control Center.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 8 years of relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant work experience

• Control Center related work experience in T&D and Power system related fields (i.e. Substation Maintenance, Substation Operations, Engineering, Planning, Protection, OH/UG, Distribution, Power Plant)

• NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator certification expected to be obtained within 6 months.

• Ability to Coordinate multiple concurrent long & short term Capital Transmission Projects and Maintenance activities: Clarifies project scope, runs appropriate load flow studies; develops work sequence, identifies mobile equipment/temporary equipment needs, identifies potential obstacles to completing the project, identifies supporting documentation required to maintain the reliability of the T&D System, makes initial timing assessments. and schedule upon completion of all planning efforts.

• Ability to create, process and store work management documentation using computer systems and programs, experience using MS Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a diverse support organization.

• Supports new developer interconnections and provides feedback throughout the interconnection process.

Desired

• NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator certification expected to be obtained within 6 months.

• Ability to Coordinate Transmission Projects and Maintenance activities: Clarifies project scope, runs appropriate load flow studies; develops work sequence, identifies mobile equipment/temporary equipment needs, identifies potential obstacles to completing the project, identifies clearance requirements, and makes initial timing assessments.

• Ability to create, process and store work management documentation using computer systems and programs, experience using MS Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a diverse support organization

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

None Noted

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