At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today. AES Ohio serves approximately 500,000 customers in a 6,000 square-mile service area in Southwest-Central Ohio. This includes 1,800 miles of transmission lines and over 150 substations. Under limited direction, the System Operator controls and operates the Company's transmission, substation and mainline distribution resources and monitors generation resources from a reliability perspective. Also achieves and maintains operating standards in compliance with all existing NERC, PJM and PUCO regulations, plus company safety and operating standards. Operates the transmission system, which includes responsibility for VAR flow, maintaining acceptable voltage levels, and monitoring for first contingency loading and voltage violations. Coordinates and directs all switching operations on the transmission, substation and mainline distribution system. This is a rotating shift work position that requires around the clock coverage. The current 12 hour schedule does will include some nights, weekends and holidays. System Operator This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, responsible for the safe, stable, reliable, economical and environmentally correct operation of the Bulk Electric System. This responsibility extends from the generating station substations through the distribution substations to the first interrupting device. The System Operator Trainee is responsible for successful completion of the System Operator Training Program and complying with FERC, NERC, PJM, and RF requirements. Key Responsibilities (list up to 10 critical responsibilities which will be performed by this position) 1)Promote a safe working environment both inside and outside the department. 2)Accountable for completion of the System Operator training requirements and passing the NERC and PJM certification tests. 3)Posses a working knowledge of computer software such as MS Office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements real-time actions, up to and including shedding firm load, to ensure stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System Directs all actions for safety and reliability of the electric grid, including field crews, electrical equipment, and customers in matters that affect electric grid reliability Directs all switching and tagging activities to achieve LOTO isolation on transmission, substation and mainline distribution equipment for both scheduled and outage situations First line of communication for real time operations with PJM and interconnected utilities to assure reliability of the transmission network Ensures compliance with strict Standards of Conduct, plus NERC and PJM protocols for transmission services Operates the system on a minute-by-minute basis to assure frequency is maintained by generation meeting load requirements Responds to transmission and distribution disturbances within established regulatory, industry, and company standards to assure a continuous supply of electricity to customers On point to communicate to co-workers and management the status of abnormal system conditions Monitors and utilizes reactive reserves to ensure system reliability Mentor System Operator Trainees thru the Operator training game plan Annually review and update department Standard O