Power System Control Operator

Control hydro and diesel generation through SCADA while monitoring NTPC’s electrical systems from the Jackfish site in Yellowknife.

This System Operator supports Energy South and Energy North operations under the Manager, System Control. You will adjust generation, maintain load, voltage, frequency, and VARs, and respond to alarms. The position also cycles through the Work Protection Permit desk for transmission and generation work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate hydro and diesel units to maintain system parameters
• Interpret SCADA data and respond to system abnormalities
• Prepare hourly, daily, and monthly operational reports
• Review switching plans and analyze safety single line diagrams
• Inspect relays and reset targets and annunciations

Requirements:

• Five years’ experience in an electrical or mechanical trade
• High School Diploma, equivalent, or considered equivalency
• Power Engineering or related technical training is an asset
• Strong planning, organization, written, and verbal communication
• Availability for rotation shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods

Bring generation operations, SCADA interpretation, reporting, and switching knowledge to NTPC’s system control team in Yellowknife.

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