Title: Power System Coordinator III – Transmission Operations
Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
Contract: 3 Years
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Power System Coordinator III to support real-time monitoring, operation, and control of the Bulk Power Transmission System.

This position is responsible for minute-to-minute system monitoring, responding to abnormal system conditions, coordinating restoration activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable NERC and FERC requirements.

Candidates must already possess an active NERC certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities
Monitor and control the Bulk Electric System in real time.

Maintain safe and reliable transmission system operations under normal conditions.

Analyze system conditions and identify potential reliability concerns.

Evaluate abnormal system conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions.

Develop and implement system restoration actions when required.

Coordinate transmission operations during outages, disturbances, and other critical events.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable NERC reliability standards.

Ensure operational activities comply with NERC requirements.

Support transmission switching, system control, and operational decision-making.

Communicate system conditions and required actions to appropriate stakeholders.

Provide leadership during time-sensitive or critical system events.

Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.

Coordinate with transmission, substation, generation, protection, and control personnel as needed.

Required Qualifications
Current NERC certification as a Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator is required.

Prior experience with transmission systems, including one or more of the following:

Transmission operations

Substations

Transmission lines

Protection & Controls

Strong understanding of interconnected electric power system operations.

Ability to make sound decisions under significant time constraints.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple inputs and operational priorities simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong computer skills and ability to work with multiple operational applications.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented control center environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Extensive transmission system operations experience.

Strong knowledge of transmission system characteristics and operating limits.

Experience with substation equipment and its operating characteristics.

Knowledge of generation control and system protection.

Knowledge of power system control and restoration practices.

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Regulatory Requirements
Must maintain compliance with applicable NERC reliability standards.

Must sign and adhere to applicable FERC Standards of Conduct.

Must maintain required NERC certification throughout the assignment.

Schedule Requirements
Rotating shift schedule.

12-hour shifts.

Schedule includes:

Days

Nights

Weekends

Ability to work in a real-time operational environment is required.

Key Skills
Power System Operations | Transmission Operations | NERC | Reliability Coordinator | Transmission Operator | Bulk Electric System | Substations | Transmission Lines | Protection & Controls | System Restoration | Power System Control | NERC Compliance | FERC | Control Center Operations