JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Department of Public Utilities

Chief Electric Transmission Operator
Personnel Request No.

10563/10724

Position Available:

Opening Date:

December 22, 2014

Closing Date:

3
February 19, 2015

Civil Service Classification:

Chief Electric Transmission

Operator

Union:

Nonunion: X

Department/Division:

Public Utilities/
Cleveland Public Power
$23,647.11 - $95,000.00

Work Location:

1300 Lakeside Avenue

Week/Shift:

Rotating Shifts

Salary Range:

Description: Performs the daily operations of a system operator in charge of a shift. Prepares detailed
shift reports concerning shift activities, electric troubles, and actions taken.
Monitors Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer screens and reports alarms and/or unusual occurrences.
Supervises Junior and Senior Electric Switchboard Operators and trains new Operators as needed.
Checks accuracy of log sheet, station curve sheet, and calculation for KW hour output (night shift).
Supervises the operation of CPPs electrical system during normal and emergency situations. Handles
telephone and radio communications as needed. Operates gas turbines, SCADA, and other control
equipment. Obtains and maintains any certifications or licenses which may be required by the following
organizations or their successors: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability First Corporation (RFC), PJM Interconnection) PJM), or
other industry or governmental authority. Performs other job-related duties as required, including
compliance with all applicable NERC and RFC reliability standards and PJM Business Manuals.
Requirements/Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED.

Four years of responsible full time paid experience operating utility, industry, or military
advanced electrical control equipment.
(Substitution: One year of college education in a relevant technical field may be substituted for
each year of experience lacking, up to two years.)
In order to function as a transmission system operator, must hold at least one of the following
current NERC certifications: Reliability Operator (RC); Balancing, Interchange and Transmission
Operator (BT); or Transmission Operator (TO).
Also must hold a current Transmission System Operator PJM certification.
Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Drivers License.
Supervisory experience is preferred.

All interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Danyelle Conner, DPU
Employment Services Manager, 1201 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, email to
dconner@clevelandwpc.com or fax to 216-664-1089.