Career Details

Certified System Operator - Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission System Operator

Description

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission System Operator Certification (BT) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who operate bulk electric systems. System Operators monitor power flows, voltages and status of equipment on the transmission system, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system. Candidates for the BT are expected to have knowledge of resource and demand balancing, transmission, emergency preparedness, contingency analysis and reliability, and managing communications and data.

Certifying Organization

North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

System Operator Certification

Certifying Organization

North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified System Operator - Balancing and Interchange

Certifying Organization

North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified System Operator - Reliability Coordinator System Operator

Certifying Organization

North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Type

B - Advanced

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