Title: Power System Coordinator III – Transmission Operations
Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
Contract: 3 Years
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, and weekends

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Power System Coordinator III to support real-time monitoring, operation, and control of the Bulk Power Transmission System.

This position is responsible for minute-to-minute system monitoring, responding to abnormal system conditions, coordinating restoration activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable NERC and FERC requirements.

Candidates must already possess an active NERC certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the Bulk Electric System in real time.

• Maintain safe and reliable transmission system operations under normal conditions.

• Analyze system conditions and identify potential reliability concerns.

• Evaluate abnormal system conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Develop and implement system restoration actions when required.

• Coordinate transmission operations during outages, disturbances, and other critical events.

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable NERC reliability standards.

• Ensure operational activities comply with NERC requirements.

• Support transmission switching, system control, and operational decision-making.

• Communicate system conditions and required actions to appropriate stakeholders.

• Provide leadership during time-sensitive or critical system events.

• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.

• Coordinate with transmission, substation, generation, protection, and control personnel as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current NERC certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator is required.

• Prior experience with transmission systems, including one or more of the following:

  • Transmission operations

  • Substations

  • Transmission lines

  • Protection & Controls

• Strong understanding of interconnected electric power system operations.

• Ability to make sound decisions under significant time constraints.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple inputs and operational priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multiple operational applications.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented control center environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive transmission system operations experience.

• Strong knowledge of transmission system characteristics and operating limits.

• Experience with substation equipment and its operating characteristics.

• Knowledge of generation control and system protection.

• Knowledge of power system control and restoration practices.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Regulatory Requirements

• Must maintain compliance with applicable NERC reliability standards.

• Must sign and adhere to applicable FERC Standards of Conduct.

• Must maintain required NERC certification throughout the assignment.

Schedule Requirements

• Rotating shift schedule.

• 12-hour shifts.

• Schedule includes:

  • Days

  • Nights

  • Weekends

• Ability to work in a real-time operational environment is required.

Key Skills

Power System Operations | Transmission Operations | NERC | Reliability Coordinator | Transmission Operator | Bulk Electric System | Substations | Transmission Lines | Protection & Controls | System Restoration | Power System Control | NERC Compliance | FERC | Control Center Operations