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Transmission Function Employees

 

Control Center Operations
System Operations
Chief System Operator - O&R Supervises and directs System Operations personnel, including on-shift and support personnel. Reviews control center operations daily to ensure that scheduled switching is optimized without undue risk to the reliability of the transmission system. Oversees the performance of summer and winter operating studies. Prepares, as required, and performs annual review/update of all Operating Instructions and Running Orders. Coordinates joint operating studies as required. Administers and coordinates all ECC training programs. Critiques equipment performance and system events. Directs system integrity meetings and tracks problem resolution.
Senior System Operator - O&R Responsible for real time operation of the O&R electric system. Maintains close communications with substation, engineering and distribution operations department supervision to ensure that appropriate work priorities are met in accordance with system reliability. Ensures that all transmission and distribution switching orders are prepared using personnel safety and switching crew efficiency as primary considerations. Directs the effective restoration of facilities following system disturbances using sound judgment, adhering to department policies and procedures. Maintain the necessary communications and liaison with appropriate employees of New York Independent System Operator and neighboring utilities. Performs and comprehends all duties of the System Operator so as to effectively supervise the shift operation. Participates in system integrity meetings, tracks problem resolution.
System Operator - O&R Approves or disapproves all transmission switching, decides when, where and how to connect/disconnect primary transmission equipment either by supervisory control or through field direction. Operates transmission network in such a manner so as to ensure proper voltage levels and line loading. Coordinates operation of substation distribution equipment and restoration of customers in cooperation with the Distribution Supervisors. Prepares reports as to electrical statistics, interruptions, regulatory data and other similar or related data.