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JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: System Operator I COMPANY/DEPARTMENT: AEPCO/System Control EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2024 PURPOSE: To acquire the necessary job skills to perform real-time operations of Bulk Power Systems (BPS) performing real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). A System Operator I will be required, within 9 months, to obtain a NERC Certification (BT or RC) and within an additional 6 months to complete AEPCO/NERC Qualification Card. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Four years of prior work experience in one of the following areas or a combination of the following areas: o Electric utility operations o Technical profession in the utilities field o Related engineering position

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors Degree in applicable field is preferred. Ability to create and maintain accurate logs of daily tasks related to generation, transmission Required to obtain NERC certification (BT or RC) within 9 months. Required to pass the AEPCO/NERC Qualification Card within 6 months after obtaining NERC

Certification. High level of critical thinking skills. High level of multi-tasking abilities. Above average mathematical aptitude. High level of communication skills including 3-part communications. Reasonable mechanical aptitude. Ability to pass 7-Year background check. High computer literacy. Basic understanding of electrical concepts (motors, generators, transformers, etc.) Basic knowledge of AEPCO operated power systems. Testing required for skill, abilities, and interest. Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for

requirements listed above.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Acquire the knowledge to take prompt and appropriate actions to maintain strict compliance with

NERC/WECC Reliability Standards for system operations. Acquire knowledge of all AEPCO operating procedures under normal and emergency conditions. Acquire knowledge of all AEPCO reliability-related tasks under normal and emergency conditions. To learn normal transmission and distribution switching. Acquire Knowledge to monitor the power system for voltage control, power factor, and equipment

loading. Acquire knowledge to maintain system frequency and system stability. Acquire knowledge to respond to Reserve Sharing Group (RSG) emergencies according to the RSG

policies and procedures. Acquire knowledge to monitor, assess, and approve E-tags within the OATI application associated with

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the AEPCO transmission system. Become familiar with AEPCO and Metropolitan Water District transmission systems and how they

intertie with neighboring systems. Actively promote and maintain a team environment.

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES:

Learning how to promptly evaluate and resolve the unexpected situations that may arise. Making prompt decisions in response to major system disturbances, loss of major generating units,

mayday calls associated with serious injury, and other emergency situations and/or problems. Typical challenges are writing and performing switching procedures, dealing with system overloads,

activating reserves during emergencies, monitoring the transmission system for reliability while providing for environmental concerns so as not to subject AEPCO to potential liabilities in this arena.

Continually striving to keep current with the ever-evolving electric industry. Challenges due to rotating shift work schedules. Travel as required for trainin .

FUNCTIONAL GUIDANCE: Works under the direction of the System Operations Manager Executive Director of Transmission and System Operations EMS Manager Senior System Operator System Operator IV

REVIEW AND APPROVALS:

Authority to act regarding the safety and reliability of the AEPCO transmission system PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

NERC/WECC compliance Individual competence Knowledge of the AEPCO and Member transmission systems

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JOB TASKS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In a typical work day, the job requires the following activities for a sustained period of time: NEVER 1-2 Hours 3-4 Hours 5-6 Hours 7-8 Hours 8-10 Hours Sitting X Standing X Walking X Driving X Talking X

In a typical work day, the job requires the following activities without assistance:

LIFTS 0-10 lbs 11-20 lbs 21-50 lbs 51-100 lbs \>100 lbs Not at all X X X X O