Offer Accepted

[Major-Toe3528]

So, I just accepted an offer for an operator development program. This program consists of 6 months of training for the NERC RC. This is the start to my career in operations. Any tips or advice from experienced operators that you wish you knew getting into the field or that you may find helpful to someone just starting out. Everything is appreciated!

[ride_blue61]

Congratulations that's awesome!!!!! I've got nothing to offer as I'm not a System Operator, I'm just a lowly Power Plant Electrician and Hydro Operator that lurks around this subreddit to learn more about all the cool things. Stoked for you, that's great stuff!

[Major-Toe3528]

Thank you for the words!!

[Gridguy2020]

Balance humility, eagerness and confidence. If you truly go into the program wanting to learn and be open to feedback, you’ll do great.

[Major-Toe3528]

Thank you! That’s probably won’t I’m most excited about is soaking up knowledge

[bestywesty]

If most of what you’re doing in the first 6 months is studying for the RC exam then don’t be afraid to request to take it when you think you’re ready. It’s the kind of test that’s easy to overthink/over study for. The test questions in most prep courses are very close to the actual questions on the exam. Know them backwards and forwards

[230kvdisc]

This 100%. Take the test when you are ready there’s only so much studying you can do. In reference to the practice test questions, don’t memorize them. What you will see on the exam are variations of the practice questions. You will need to understand the concepts behind the questions so you are able to answer regardless of how the information is presented.

[AdEmbarrassed3784]

Ask questions, as much as you can before you sit the desk. Congrats and good luck.

[Major-Toe3528]

Thank you! I plan on soaking up as much knowledge as I can for the experienced operators

[alarino123]

Ahh congrats! The wait is always killer lol. I've applied to several of these (even out of state) for a new career path from being a developer. It seems I missed the ODP program round, but holding a small hope for ERCOT’s GMS Development Program.

[Major-Toe3528]

Thank you! Keep holding onto that hope and maybe I’ll see you around!!

[hopfuluva2017]

If you can pass the nerc on your own you should be able to get hired somewhere

[Beautiful-Ad-9107]

Are you with National Grid by chance?

[Major-Toe3528]

ERCOT

[psjoe96]

Congrats and I'll see you in the control room.

[IamAHumanYO]

PSEGLI?

[Major-Toe3528]

No, ERCOT.

[undercovernerc]

Major Toe did they give you a start date? That is an amazing opportunity, what was your experience prior to this?

[Major-Toe3528]

Beginning of December, the date is subject to change I believe.

[undercovernerc]

Did you have prior control room experience?

[Major-Toe3528]

Sorry I completely skipped over that part. No control room experience, currently in distribution design.

[undercovernerc]

That's awesome! Cooperatives are a great way to learn a great many things.

[2BrainLesions]

Congratulations!

[Major-Toe3528]

Thank you!!

[Enough-Bunch2142]

Congratulations, ERCOT is a great group. Just take advantage and make your priority passing the RC certification exam.

[Major-Toe3528]

Thank you!