Job titles and associated descriptions for individuals who have been identified as Transmission function. |
| Equipment Oper-Line GM Grid and Operations Planning Assoc Dispatcher-Transmission Enrolled in Dispatcher Qualification Program (DQP) -Successfully pass the NERC Exam and obtain NERC Certification at the Reliability level -Demonstrate proficiency and pass Qualification in three areas: Generation, Interchange, Transmission -Under general supervision, may perform tasks on non-Bulk Electric System assets as determined by the department. Assoc System Operator This position is the first level of the System Operator classification hierarchy. The Associate System Operator does not make independent operational decisions. Employees are expected to develop skills and ability to pass the NERC Certification Exam within time allotted by initial training program. Employees are expected to develop skills and ability to progress to System Operator I within time allotted by the training program and the department. College Co-op-TF Students will work in the System Operating Center and Transmission Control Center to obtain an understanding of the concepts, engineering, and challenges in operating the Bulk Electric System. Students will work with the engineers in performing reliability assessments of the Bulk Electric System using power flow software. Students will also be given a special project to present to management at the conclusion of their semester as well as review with management the career paths at Duke Energy and how to progress along those paths. Dir Reg Renewable Operations This position requires leadership experience and vision for future state. The Director is tasked with developing business opportunities for operational support as well as strategic planning for new renewable assets.This position provides strategic direction and leadership to the regulated renewables asset owners including day to day operations, business analysis, process development, and outage performance. Ensures operational excellence at all levels of the organization including continuous improvement and competitive benchmarking. Interacts with the public and private sector to manage the overall business to maintain a profitable and publicly positive operations.Ensures Regulated Renewables Operations Center (RROC) compliance with regulatory obligations under NERC (Critical NERC facility) and all Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license requirements. Participate in industry committees and working groups to represent Duke Energy Regulated Renewables and influence consensus recommendations with regulatory and oversight groups. Dir System Operations Svcs This position represents and is the point of contact for Duke Energy at both PJM and MISO RTOs. This position provides strategic leadership and direction to engineers, technical support personnel, system operators, and other staff in the safe and reliable operation of transmission infrastructure and supporting equipment. This includes oversight and direction to support personnel that perform Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) implementation and interpretation, external customer support for generator interconnections and transmission service requests, event analysis to support safe, reliable operation of the system, energy accounting, Open Access Same Time Information System (OASIS) security administration and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) support. Dir Transm Trng & Workforce This position is accountable for the overall direction, management, integration, and implementation of transmission training programs, tools and work methods development, training delivery and workforce management and oversight. DIR Transmission Planning Responsible for directing the development of long-range electric transmission expansion plans to assure a reliable transmission system meets forecasted customer demands. Assures that transmission plans and assessments are done in accordance with Duke Energy Transmission Planning Principles and all applicable NERC and Regional Planning Standards. Major responsibilities include developing plans and associated capital budgets for transmission projects as well as carrying out Duke Energy obligations regarding commitments embodied in interregional agreements and regulatory requirements, including the FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff and FERC Order 890. The position provides technical and strategic support to Power Delivery department and the organization as a whole. Director System Operations This position reports to the General Manager Transmission System Operations and is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to multiple Energy Control Centers (ECC) locations. Dispatcher-Balancing Authority (G) This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the transmission system in a safe, reliable, economical and NERC/FERC compliant manner and performs, in real time, every control room function including coordinating and directing transmission system switching activities, optimizing generation resources, managing transmission service requests, managing the voltage profile of the bulk system, continually analyzing the high voltage electric system, forming contingency plans, and coordinating mitigation plans with affected entities including the regional Reliability Coordinator and implementing those plans should an event occur. Dispatcher-Transmission Enrolled in Dispatcher Qualification Program (DQP) -Successfully pass the NERC Exam and obtain NERC Certification at the Reliability level -Demonstrate proficiency and pass Qualification in three areas: Generation, Interchange, Transmission -Under general supervision, may perform tasks on non-Bulk Electric System assets as determined by the department. Dispatcher-Transmission (G) Enrolled in Dispatcher Qualification Program (DQP) -Successfully pass the NERC Exam and obtain NERC Certification at the Reliability level -Demonstrate proficiency and pass Qualification in three areas: Generation, Interchange, Transmission -Under general supervision, may perform tasks on non-Bulk Electric System assets as determined by the department. Engineer I This is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. Engineer II This is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Engineer III This is the advancing level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied. Engineering Technologist I This is the entry level of the Engineering Technologist classification series. Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with close supervision. Engineering Technologist III This is the third level of the Engineering Technologist classification series. Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Executive Assistant I Not required for posting. Generation Program Manager II This position is responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive programmatic strategies for the RRE department. These strategies address corporate strategic objectives, financial goals, regulatory requirements, technology limitations, and OEM/vendor relationships. The Program Manager will ensure adequate and consistent plans, processes, documentation and standards are developed, trained, implemented and exercised to ensure all RRE sites maintain compliance with the program outline. GM System Operations Responsible for the management of personnel who coordinate the real time operation of the generation resources with the operation of the bulk transmission system within the Duke Energy balancing authority area to ensure reliable interconnected system operations. GM Transmission Planning This position is responsible for the planning of Dukes electric transmission system, providing strategic input on transmission planning related issues to the corporation and representing the company in various transmission planning related industry forums. This position also provides support, coaching and training and interacts with staff, management, stakeholders and regulatory authorities as necessary. Responsibilities also include directing and ensuring departmental compliance with all corporate programs such as, but not limited to safety, environmental, and Sarbanes-Oxley remediation plans. This position is also responsible for departmental financial performance. Initiative Mgmt Mgr Job Description This position is responsible for providing technical, business, and leadership skills across the System Operations function to identify and manage work related to opportunities to realize savings associated with consolidating and streamlining work processes, procedures, tools, applications, etc. This position will collaborate with: department management to identify the opportunites to be explored; department staff to develop implementation details; and various other departments across the company, as appropriate, to coordinate and facilitate associated work required to achieve the identified objectives. Examples of identified opportunities include: process improvements to facilitate Joint Dispatch, common transmission equipment outage request/review processes, common transmission tariff processes, energy accounting tools, etc. Intern - TF Perform support and work assignments relating to System Planning and Operations appropriate for an Electrical Engineering Summer Intern Student. Lead Engineer This is the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work , and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. Incumbents function in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business need. Lead Operational Tech Analyst This is the lead level of the Operational Technology (OT) Analyst classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are competent in both business (Operations) and technology (IT) concepts and procedures, with emphasis on the special operational requirements involved in maintaining a real time, computer based control/management system to operate the electric grid. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Lead RROC Coordinator This position is responsible for providing guidance and oversight to hydro operations teammates to assure continuous compliance with license requirements and adequate communications to create a continuity of strategy between shifts. Taking on a team leadership role for developing adequate tools, training and processes to assure the success of the team. Serving as the liaison to the Hydro Compliance team and as the shift team leader throughout unusual conditions such as ongoing drought and high water events. Lead System Operator This position is the fifth level of the System Operator classification hierarchy. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business need and subject to a Control Center leadership peer review The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision making authority includes actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations. This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. Lead System Ops Analyst This position is responsible for any or all of the following: -Administration of the NERC Compliance Program within System Operations, performing analysis of events impacting the Duke Energy transmission system, and providing technical and operations support for System Operations. -Support of the Transmission Provider function, including administering the Open Access Transmission Tariff, and working with parties wishing to interconnect with the Duke Energy transmission system. -Functional and technical consulting and support within the System Operations department for general compliance, operations, and customer or third-party relationships. Lead System Ops Tech Trainer This is the third level position for the System Operations trainer classification hierarchy. Persons hired into the Lead System Operations Technical Trainer role have demonstrated proficiency in all areas described under the System Operator Technical Trainer I and Senior role. They are considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) not only on technical training topics but also on overall system operator training. They are proficient in utilizing all five components of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to enhance the knowledge and competency-based training offered to operating personnel expected to perform the system operations control center functions required by Duke Energy. Persons hired into this role have consistently delivered a high quality of training in their previous role as a trainer supported with positive measureable outcomes resulting from the skillful execution of the systematic approach to training process and effective use of the dispatch training simulator in the training program. Their consistency in delivering a quality learning experience has earned them the respect and trust of the leadership and system operators. Line Technician-Trans Maint This position is responsible for providing transmission maintenance Mgr System Operations This position is the second level of the System Operations Supervisor and Manager classification hierarchy. Individuals at this level provide direct management and leadership over real-time System Operations control center activities and decision making across multiple shifts or over specific System Operations area(s) of specialization and support, which could include, but is not limited to: - Contract and Tariff Administration including Duke, MISO, and PJM Open Access Tariffs; - Interconnection Requirements; - Electric Reliability Organization (ERO)/ Regional Entity (RE) /Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Standards, Processes, and Procedures; - Events Analysis; - Operational Training and Certification Programs; - Human Performance; - Energy Analysis, Accounting, and Billing; - Standards and Metric Reporting. Principal Engineer This is the expert level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve the most complex problems, manage work and provide oversight in engineering areas of specialization, with wide latitude for unreviewed work. Assignment given at this level require the highest level of critical thinking to resolve high-impact, complex and /or cross functional problems. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills, work independently and are to be considered industry experts in their discipline or in a particular field. They consult on strategic and highly complex work. Progression to this level is very restricted on the basis of business need and advancement is strictly limited. Advancement requires concurrence by senior engineering management in the business group and/or special appointed boards. Principal System Operator This position is the sixth level of the System Operator classification hierarchy and considered a leadership level position. The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision making authority includes actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations. This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. The System Operator monitors bulk electric system parameters such as system load, frequency, voltage, line flows, transformer flows, voltages, etcetera via the Energy Management System and other systems and has the responsibility and accountability to ensure the electric system meets demand while being operated within defined parameters. The System Operator shall act to return the system to these prescribed parameters when excursions occur. The System Operator shall be familiar with and comply with reliability standards applicable to real time operations and will operate the system in accordance with these standards. Where a power system provides off-site power to Nuclear Power Plants, the System Operator shall operate the power system such that reliable off-site power is provided to the Nuclear Power Plants in such a manner as to mitigate risk to the public's health and safety. RC System Operator This position is a unique position within the System Operator classification hierarchy specific to performing the Reliability Coordinator (RC) function. The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision making authority includes actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations. This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. The System Operator monitors bulk electric system parameters such as system load, frequency, voltage, line flows, transformer flows, voltages, etcetera via the Energy Management System and other systems and has the responsibility and accountability to ensure the electric system meets demand while being operated within defined parameters. The System Operator shall act to return the system to these prescribed parameters when excursions occur. The System Operator shall be familiar with and comply with reliability standards applicable to real time operations and will operate the system in accordance with these standards. Where a power system provides off-site power to Nuclear Power Plants, the System Operator shall operate the power system such that reliable off-site power is provided to the Nuclear Power Plants in such a manner as to mitigate risk to the public's health and safety. The RC System Operator has the added responsibility to monitor the system conditions and actions of all Balancing Authority and Transmission Operators within its Reliability Coordinator footprint. The RC System Operator must ensure the wide area reliability is maintained within and beyond its RC footprint in coordination with neighboring Reliability Coordinators. The RC System Operator may, if necessary, to maintain reliability, direct the actions of any Balancing Authority or Transmission Operator within its Reliability Coordinator footprint and has the authority to do so without the approval, involvement or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. Senior Engineer This is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Individuals at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures . They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Stenographer Not required for posting. Senior System Operator This position is the fourth level of the System Operator classification hierarchy. The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision making authority includes actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations. This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. Sr Engineering Technologist This is the fourth level of the Engineering Technologist classification. Senior Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems, and leadership skills to provide project management of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently. Sr Mgr System Operations This position is the third level of the System Operations Supervisor and Manager classification hierarchy. Individuals at this level manage work in System Operations with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for providing direct management and leadership to the staffs of either the System Operations control centers (SOC, TCC, ECC, etc.), or to one of the functions supporting real-time System Operations control center activities to ensure safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and FERC/NERC compliant operations, thus contributing to maximizing return on the company's assets. This position also is responsible for coordinating with, as applicable to the specific position: transmission operations, transmission planning, distribution, power generation, nuclear generation, fuels procurement, marketing, RTO's, Transmission and Corporate/Customer Operations/Transmission ERO Compliance, Fuels/System Optimization, and the legal departments. The incumbent also may represent the company and coordinate with neighboring utilities, NERC, RTO's and RE's on an ongoing basis, as applicable. Sr RROC Coordinator This position is responsible for providing continuous monitoring and control of all Duke Energy hydro units throughout the Duke Energy Carolinas service area, and to guarantee compliance associated with each facilities' FERC operational license. This position involves a higher level of planning and greater familiarity with FERC rules governing operations of Hydro facilities. This position is also responsible for real time operations of conventional Hydro to provide Grid regulation to support System Operations. Sr System Ops Analyst This is the second level of the System Operations Analyst classification hierarchy. They are responsible for administration of the NERC Compliance Program within System Operations, performing analysis of events impacting Duke Energy’s transmission system, and providing technical and operations support for System Operations. Fulfilling this responsibility serves to mitigate the risks associated with power system Disturbance Events, Regulatory investigations, and civil penalties associated with findings resulting from an event investigation. Support of the Transmission Provider function, including administering the Open Access Transmission Tariff, and working with parties wishing to interconnect with Duke Energy’s transmission system. Functional and technical consulting and support within the System Operations department for general compliance, operations, and customer or third-party relationships as detailed in the responsibilities and duties. Sr System Ops Tech Trainer This is the second level position for the System Operations trainer classification hierarchy. Persons hired into the Senior System Operations Technical Trainer role have demonstrated proficiency in performing all areas described under the entry level System Operator Technical Trainer role . They are considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) not only on technical training topics but also on overall system operator training. They are proficient in utilizing all five components of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to enhance the knowledge and competency-based training offered to operating personnel expected to perform the system operations control center functions required by Duke Energy. They have demonstrated the skillful execution of developing and delivering a properly blended training experience that includes lecture, knowledge-based tests, self-study and an increased opportunity for practice on the dispatch training simulator. Persons hired into the System Operations Technical Trainer II position are experienced trainers and/or facilitators of training who have demonstrated an effective approach to delivering quality performance-based training in System Operations training. If it is determined by the Training Manager & Director, System Operations that the strongest candidate for this role is a person who has demonstrated an effective approach to delivering quality performance-based training even though they have not served in the role of System Operator Technical Trainer, as deemed appropriate to do so, candidate may be hired directly into this position. Supv RROC Shift Ops Supervise, support, guide, and assist the Operations team in their shift duties including: Start or stop Hydro Generating unit based on: Predetermined schedule provided by RROC Lead team, orChange in power system parameters (loss of major coal or nuclear unit - major schedule change from dispatch - unexpected heavy rainfall event, etc.) In response to mechanical or electrical problem with unit, or If downstream lake levels are getting too high (approaching Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license maximum) or running significantly higher that FERC licensed target levels or are too low (significantly below FERC license seasonal target elevations or approaching license minimum elevations. System Dispatcher (G) This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the transmission system in a safe, reliable, economical and NERC/FERC compliant manner and performs, in real time, every control room function including coordinating and directing transmission system switching activities, optimizing generation resources, managing transmission service requests, managing the voltage profile of the bulk system, continually analyzing the high voltage electric system, forming contingency plans, and coordinating mitigation plans with affected entities including the regional Reliability Coordinator and implementing those plans should an event occur. System Operator I This position is the second level of the System Operator classification hierarchy. The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision making authority includes actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations. This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. System Operator II This position is the third level of the System Operator classification hierarchy. The System Operator position has the responsibility and clear independent decision making authority to alleviate operating emergencies or direct timely and appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This responsibility and independent decision making authority includes actions up to and including firm load shedding to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit or Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit violations. This authority does not require the approval, involvement, or presence of higher level management personnel to execute. Trans Contracts Sr Analyst The Transmission Contracts Senior Analyst manages work in Transmission Tariff related areas of specialization. Responsibilities include supporting Duke Energy's Transmission Owner (TO) functions, providing input into business practices supporting the Transmission Provider (TP) and TO functions, monitoring TP and TO filings and business practices, monitoring the regulatory environment for changes in rules, and representing Duke Energy concerning TP and TO issues. Transmission Contracts Mgr This position is responsible for execution of the Transmission Provider (TP) activities and support of Duke Energy initiatives regarding the TP function. Key responsibilities include supporting Duke Energy's Transmission Owner (TO) functions, providing input into business practices supporting the TP and TO functions, monitoring TP and TO filings and business practices, monitoring the regulatory environment for changes in rules, and representing Duke Energy concerning TP and TO issues. The Transmission Contracts Manager also has a variety of operational responsibilities, including, providing support during emergencies and storms, and providing other assistance as required. The Transmission Contracts Manager is also responsible for developing and managing a variety of transmission tariffs, contracts and agreements with Duke Energy transmission customers in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include interfacing with transmission customers and transmission providers to develop, manage and ensure implementation of the terms and conditions of transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, and generator interconnection agreements. VP Transm Sys Plan&Opers This position provides strategic leadership for the System Operations Department. The System Operations Department is responsible for the safe, reliable, economic, and regulatory compliant operation of the power systems which encompasse the merged Cinergy, Florida Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas, and Progress Energy Carolinas, operating in six states and serving over 7 million customers. These power systems must be operated in a safe, reliable, economical, and regulatory compliant manner. Also the incumbent is the company's industry representative to multiple external organizations, including regulatory bodies, to present the company's strategic position. Moreover, additional responsibilities include implementation and execution of FERC Orders, RRO/ERO Reliability Standards, and regulatory requirements. |