NERC Certified Senior System Operator - AP Recruiters : Job Details

About the job NERC Certified Senior System Operator Job Title: NERC Certified Senior System Operator Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Great Falls, MT Reports To: Manager, Network Operations Center (NOC) Full relocation assistance providedAbout the Role Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior System Operator to manage real-time operations of their Balancing Authority (BA), Generator Owner (GO), and Generator Operator (GOP) functions. This position is based in a CIP-compliant Network Operations Center (NOC) and plays a critical role in ensuring grid reliability, regulatory compliance, and economic efficiency across various markets, including WECC and AESO. Key Responsibilities

• Operate BA, GO, and GOP functions in compliance with NERC, WECC, FERC, and AESO standards.
• Execute hourly resource strategies and real-time energy scheduling using SCADA and EMS tools.
• Coordinate and respond to system disturbances, outages, and emergencies with appropriate real-time actions.
• Submit next-day generation plans, manage outage scheduling, and provide oversight of third-party dispatch operations.
• Collaborate with trading groups, field personnel, and reliability entities to optimize asset performance and ensure compliance.
• Provide training to System Operators and support operational and compliance documentation.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of NOC policies, procedures, and performance reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Energy, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressive experience.
• At least 6 years of professional BA system operator experience with NERC certification, a combination of ten years BA and Transmission System Operator experience or a combination of twelve years relevant experience and/or education., with a valid NERC certification (Balancing Interchange or Reliability Coordinator level).
• Strong understanding of bulk electric system operations under normal, emergency, and restoration conditions.
• Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, PI Historian, generation forecasting tools, and compliance logging systems.
• Experience in at least one energy market: WECC, AESO, EIM, ERCOT, MISO, or PJM.

• Excellent situational judgment and ability to manage time-sensitive emergency operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication, training, and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with renewable energy dispatch and grid integration challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership in compliance, procedure development, and incident reporting.

• Must maintain NERC certification with continuing education (minimum 60 hours every 3 years).
• Available for 12.5-hour shifts and rotating coverage (nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Work in a CIP-compliant, limited-access control room environment.