Transmission System Operator
Transmission System Operator (Associate/System Operator) | PNM
Location: New Mexico
Schedule: 24/7 control room operation with rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays)
Overview
PNM is seeking Transmission System Operators to monitor and operate the transmission system in real time, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric grid. Operators are responsible for balancing generation and load, maintaining system reliability, coordinating outages and switching activities, and responding to emergency conditions while complying with NERC and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control the transmission system and power grid in real time
- Maintain system reliability, voltage levels, operating reserves, and transmission capability
- Coordinate transmission outages, switching operations, and restoration activities
- Respond to system disturbances, emergencies, and reliability events
- Balance generation and load while managing interchange schedules
- Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and company operating standards
- Document events, system conditions, and operational activities
- Collaborate with utilities, field crews, and market participants to support reliable system operations
- Participate in ongoing training and certification programs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in math, engineering, or electrical theory preferred
- Experience in power system operations, utility operations, electrical systems, process operations, or related technical fields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- NERC System Operator Certification required or ability to obtain within the required timeframe, depending on level hired
Preferred Backgrounds
- Transmission or distribution operations
- Power generation operations
- Utility control room operations
- Military nuclear or power operations
- Industrial process or plant operations
- Energy market or balancing authority experience
Compensation
- Associate System Operator: $64,087 - $105,744
- System Operator Specialist: $73,060 - $120,548
Highlights
- NERC-certified operations role
- Real-time grid operations and reliability focus
- Significant decision-making authority during system events
- Career progression through advanced operator training and certification
- Opportunity to work directly with transmission operations, reliability coordination, and energy markets
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