What is an Assistant Transmission Operator?

Assistant Transmission Operators (ATOs) work an 8-hour rotating shift in our 24/7 “state-of-the art” System Operations Control Room which coordinates the work of personnel engaged in the safe and reliable operation of the electric and gas transmission systems. An ATO must possess the ability and skills necessary to fully operate various software programs that the Company utilizes to monitor and control the electric and gas transmission systems, assess storm damage, assign and dispatch field personnel, and optimize crew and work schedules.  An ATO must be able to multitask, communicate effectively to direct field personnel, and collaborate in an interactive team environment.

What does an Assistant Transmission Operator do?

• Under direct supervision of a Chief Transmission Operator or qualified Management, prepares, reviews, and executes transmission switching and valve orders in accordance with the Manual of Safe Practices and applicable System Operations operating documents

• Under direct supervision, performs the functions of a real-time operating position including but not limited to monitoring the pre- and post- contingency voltage and power flow parameters of the Electric Transmission system and pressure and flow rate parameters of the Gas Transmission system

• Under direct supervision, adjusts Transmission system resources to maintain these parameters within established limits and promptly acknowledges and responds to system alarms

• Monitors access to the Primary Control Center (or Alternate Control Center if applicable) in accordance with the Company NERC CIP Cyber Security Policy.

• Ensures the highest levels of safe work practices are observed by personnel (including field personnel) to strive for an accident and injury free workplace

• Performs callouts for additional resources when directed

• Performs other duties of lower classifications as assigned by Management if trained and qualified

• Successfully completes all required training

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Works an 8-hour rotating shift schedule

What does it take to be an Assistant Transmission Operator?

• High school diploma or equivalency degree and at least one of the following:

  • Associate’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Science or other technology related field (preferred)

  • 3+ years of experience in electric or gas operations or engineering, power plant operations or maintenance, emergency response dispatch, or military, with at least one of the following:

    • (i) Nine (9) credit hours in Engineering, Mechanical Science or other technology related field

    • (ii) Military technical training

    • (iii) Nuclear training

    • (iv) Other applicable documented training programs

• Valid driver’s license

Pay rate: $49.10 – $58.68