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AEP Ohio: Power Plant Operator
AEP Ohio
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AES Indiana: Power Plant Operator
AES Indiana
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Alabama Power Company: Power Plant Operator
Alabama Power Company
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Ameren Missouri: Power Plant Operator
Ameren Missouri
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Appalachian Power (AEP): Power Plant Operator
Appalachian Power (AEP)
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Arizona Public Service: Power Plant Operator
Arizona Public Service
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Baltimore Gas & Electric (Exelon): Power Plant Operator
Baltimore Gas & Electric (Exelon)
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Power Plant Operator
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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ComEd (Exelon): Power Plant Operator
ComEd (Exelon)
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Con Edison: Power Plant Operator
Con Edison
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DTE Energy: Power Plant Operator
DTE Energy
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Dominion Energy Virginia: Power Plant Operator
Dominion Energy Virginia
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Duke Energy (SC): Power Plant Operator
Duke Energy (SC)
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Duke Energy: Power Plant Operator
Duke Energy
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Entergy Louisiana: Power Plant Operator
Entergy Louisiana
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Certification
Entry Level Wind Technician
Global Wind Organization
Apply mechanical and electrical fundamentals to interpret system diagrams, schematics, and symbols in wind turbine operationsMaintain physical fitness and employer-required duty standards to perform demanding work at height and in confined spacesDemonstrate attention to detail and technical proficiency using computers, software, and mobile devices in field environmentsCollaborate with team members and stakeholders under supervisor direction to complete assigned wind turbine tasksDocument and report inspection, testing, and repair results through routine service logs and written correspondenceFollow health, safety, and operating procedures during daily job task planning and field activities
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Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light): Power Plant Operator
Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light)
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Florida Power & Light (NextEra): Power Plant Operator
Florida Power & Light (NextEra)
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Georgia Power (Southern Company): Power Plant Operator
Georgia Power (Southern Company)
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Hawaiian Electric: Power Plant Operator
Hawaiian Electric
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Idaho Power: Power Plant Operator
Idaho Power
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LG&E and KU Energy: Power Plant Operator
LG&E and KU Energy
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LUMA Energy: Power Plant Operator
LUMA Energy
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MidAmerican Energy: Power Plant Operator
MidAmerican Energy
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NV Energy: Power Plant Operator
NV Energy
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NorthWestern Energy: Power Plant Operator
NorthWestern Energy
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Omaha Public Power District: Power Plant Operator
Omaha Public Power District
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Oncor Electric Delivery: Power Plant Operator
Oncor Electric Delivery
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PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric): Power Plant Operator
PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric)
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PNM Resources: Power Plant Operator
PNM Resources
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PSE&G: Power Plant Operator
PSE&G
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Portland General Electric: Power Plant Operator
Portland General Electric
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Puget Sound Energy: Power Plant Operator
Puget Sound Energy
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Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) WY: Power Plant Operator
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) WY
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Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp): Power Plant Operator
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
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Certification
System Operator Certification Program
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Apply AC/DC electrical theory including Ohm's Law, circuit principles, and active and reactive power concepts to support bulk power system operationsMonitor and analyze power flow fundamentals including real and reactive power, load/generation balance, and transmission line loading on the bulk electric systemControl voltage and reactive power by managing VAR sources, capacitors, reactors, transformer taps, and other voltage control devices in compliance with NERC VAR standardsOperate the bulk electric system during normal conditions in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards including BAL, TOP, IRO, and INT requirementsExecute emergency operations procedures for system disturbances, abnormal conditions, and restoration activities in compliance with NERC EOP standardsApply protection and control system knowledge including relay schemes, system protection, and the impact of protection devices on bulk electric system reliability
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Tennessee Valley Authority: Power Plant Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
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We Energies: Power Plant Operator
We Energies
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Xcel Energy (MN): Power Plant Operator
Xcel Energy (MN)
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Xcel Energy: Power Plant Operator
Xcel Energy
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