System Operator Selection

The stakes are high in today's system operations work activities, and the selection and training of new and experienced System Operators is more important than ever. Since the 1950s, PSP has tracked success factors in system operations work and has conducted numerous validation studies comparing actual work performance of existing System Operators with the results from PSP's assessment program. We have found consistently that a particular constellation of Abilities/Aptitudes, Interests, and Work Behaviors distinguish successful System Operators from other performers.

Dozens of electric utility companies across North America use PSP's selection tools to assist them in making hiring decisions for system operation positions. The success rate of applicants chosen with the PSP System Operator assessment system is extremely high in both local utilities and ISOs/RTOs. In view of the large investment utility companies make in training System Operators, selection of the best candidates for the job has an important financial payoff.

For more information on System Operator Selection, please contact PSP and/or view the articles in the links below.

» Success Factors in System Operator Selection
» The Changing Nature of System Operations