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This position is the second level of the System Operator classification hierarchy.

The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision-making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision-making authority include actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations.

This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher-level management personnel to execute.

The System Operator monitors bulk electric system parameters such as system load, frequency, voltage, line flows, transformer flows, voltages, etcetera via the Energy Management System and other systems and has the responsibility and accountability to ensure the electric system meets demand while being operated within defined parameters. The System Operator shall act to return the system to these prescribed parameters when excursions occur. The System Operator shall be familiar with and comply with reliability standards applicable to real time operations and will operate the system in accordance with these standards. Where a power system provides off-site power to Nuclear Power Plants, the System Operator shall operate the power system such that reliable off-site power is provided to the Nuclear Power Plants in such a manner as to mitigate risk to the public's health and safety.

This position may be used as an entry level position, above the Associate System Operator position, for candidates who have relevant industry experience and who will be operating BES equipment, but who will need to be ERO certified, trained, task verified, qualified, etc. During this initial training period, this candidate will not be making independent decisions and will be considered in a “trainee” role, acting under the direct control of properly credentialed System Operators.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Duke Energy Intern/Co-op Experience

• 4-year degree in related technical subject

• Proven competency in System Operator computer applications

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a 24 X 7 rotating shift schedule or typical office hours

Specific Requirements

• Either two-year technical degree AND completion of System Operator Appropriate training and certifications as required to operate console (NERC Cert & Task Verification), OR 2 years relevant work experience AND completion of System Operator Appropriate Training and certifications as required to operate console (NERC Cert & Task Verification) OR 4 years relevant work experience with ability to complete task verification and maintain/acquire NERC Cert. Regional task verification (PJM, where required)

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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