Security Operator (Distribution), Electric Control Centre, ESMP
Job Description
About us
National Grid is hiring a Security Operator for our Distribution Electric Control Center Department, in Northboro, MA.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
The DSO Distribution Security Operator will supervise and monitor the electric distribution system as a critical player within the new Distribution System Operator (DSO) model to deliver on the company’s Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) goals for a clean energy future. Distributed Energy Resource (DER) operations and their ability to be leveraged to relieve grid constraints will be a primary component of the position.
Key Accountabilities
Accountable for the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient operation of National Grid’s New England Distribution system, to include:
· Provide day-ahead/real-time analysis and develop/implement action plans to mitigate developing system issues
· Dispatch DERs/Non-Wire Alternatives (NWAs)/Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) to provide load balancing and maintain the system within operating limits.
· Coordinate planned, forced, and emergency outages with applicable entities.
· Perform Load Flow & Contingency Analysis using applications such as the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Distribution Energy Resource Management System (DERMS).
· Ensure distribution system equipment operates within established ratings.
· Evaluate and assess activation of automated systems.
· Monitor the health and accuracy of the Distribution Management System (DMS), Predictive Operations Tools, and other applicable DSO systems, reporting anomalies to responsible individuals.
· Obtain and maintain any required certifications.
· Maintain close and effective working relationships with DSO, Control Room, Engineering, and Customer groups.
Qualifications