r/Grid_Ops

I'm going in for a job interview in 3 days time, I already have my nerc certification and I'm self studied I passed first time with 105 correct answers. I have been working with electricity for about 8 years, I am a certified journeyman.

Potential employer already knows all these things and I was wondering if anybody could give me an idea of the type of questions they might ask me in my interview so I can be better prepared. I already know background info about the company so I have that covered. Just wondering about any questions they might ask to test my knowledge

Thanks!

Not sure if this is the best place to ask this, but I'm looking for some insight. I recently interviewed for a system operator position at National Grid, but ended up getting rejected. Was pretty crushed about it, was a long process and to get rejected at the final step sucked. However, it's something I really envision myself doing and ideally I don't want to let that one rejection stop me. Is there anyone who had a similar experience or knows someone who got rejected the first time around and ended up re-applying and getting hired? There's obviously no harm in re-applying, but I just want to know if it's a waste of my time.

Some context - I have a recommendation from someone who currently works as an operator, as well as a family member and a friend who I can list as people I know who work for NG. I think the interview went alright, definitely didn't smoke it (at least I don't think I did). Was my first time applying for the position.

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Is this normal? This seems like a very long time to be permitting projects.

Source: waitingforpower.com

Planning on moving to the Lehigh Valley area of PA next year and I’m hoping some people on here have some insight on what it’s like working for either PP&l or First Energy. I have 6 years of experience as a relay/system protection tech at a major mid-Atlantic utility, to provide some context as to the positions I’m looking at.
Any information you guys have about what it’s like working for either of these two companies would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone,

I am trying to transition into a grid ops role and am working on getting my RC cert.

My question is if it’s worth it for me to also try to get a ETST degree from Bismarck? My current workplace has tuition assistance so it’d be free. However, I already have a degree in information technology. Does the associate degree provide value or should I just go for the RC cert and maybe do a masters degree instead.

Thanks!