System Operator-hydro - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
System Operator - Hydro

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Control Centre Operations

Location:
Ragged Lake, Halifax, NS

Type of Employment:
Temporary, Full Time

Closing Date:
April 5, 2023

Reference Number:11014

Note:
This is a temporary position with an expected end date of September 29, 2024
At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive.

We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia.

It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities.

Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

We are currently looking for a

System Operator - Hydro to join our Control Centre Operations team in a temporary position. Reporting to the System Control Manager, you will be accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the Hydro Generating systems and Western/Valley 69kV transmission system through the use of SCADA and other management systems.

Accountabilities:

You must maintain voltage levels within normal and emergency operating limits and assist the Transmission System Operator in the operation of the bulk power system within the parameters established by Good Utility Practice, NPCC and NERC. You are responsible to assist Hydro Production by dispatching hydro generation to a daily schedule or as directed by the Balancing Authority (Energy System Operator) and hydro operations staff. You will maintain hydro system operations within established limits for public safety and environmental operating permits. You are responsible for the secure and reliable operation of the 69Kv Western/Valley transmission system without exceeding system operating limits (SOL) directing redispatch of generation to maintain limits and directing regional personnel as required. You must maintain accurate and detailed logs.
Responsible for headpond management at each of the hydro sites using SCADA Telemetered equipment while following all environmental and regulatory requirements that are unique to each of the sites.
You will be responsible for tactical dispatch and deployment of routine and emergencyresponse crews. You will ensure the communication of outage related information to NSPI customers and other major stakeholder groups including the DCC is done accurately and timely.
You will be knowledgeable of NSPI operating criteria, procedures, practices and guidelines including the implementation of emergency response plans/procedures as they relate to the hydro and transmission systems, fibreoptic/microwave data communication equipment, oil releases, SCADA alarms and the Standard Protection Code (SPC). You will effectively respond to system emergencies as directed by the Transmission System Operator.
As the SPC Control Authority, you will be responsible for issuing holdoffs and isolationpermits as well as developing or approving and directing switching procedures. You will be compliant with the SPC at all times. You are responsible for final approval for switching transmission and hydro generation equipment out of service and reacting to transmission and hydro generation equipment outages on a forced basis by dispatching appropriate personnel, preparing, approving or directing switching and restoration activities when necessary.
You must be willing to participate in and successfully complete training, which includes competencybased training skills, related to hydro system operations. The training program may include on shift self study and attendance at meetings outside of the normal shift cycle. NERC Certification may be a requirement for this position in the future.
You will function effectively in a 12 hour rotating shift environment, working an average of 42 hours per week depending on shift assignments. You will be available to work additional shifts for emergency restoration or to support the continued operation of the desk. The most recent Operator hired on the desk fills the role of the spare position (if available) and may fulfill multidesk coverage as experience permits.

You will be responsible for your personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction