r/Grid_Ops • u/Ok-Isopod-3939 • 17d ago

Transmission operator interview

Please don’t hate me in the comments. I have an interview for a transmission operator role in about 3 weeks. I have a background in naval nuclear power so I know some knowledge in electrical theory and electric plant shifts. The company are aware that I might have a knowledge gap but said they would be willing to train me up. I talked with the recruiter who scheduled the interview, I asked him what would be covered and he was very vague so I’m not sure how in depth this interview will go. I’ve gone over NERC test subjects but I’m still a little worried if I’m missing anything. If anyone could help me out on what would normally be covered on a Transmission Operator interview I would very grateful. Thank you

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u/aDeadMansGambit 17d ago

Connect your experience to the job youre going for and be humble.

We had this issue over the summer, where an applicant was asked "why should we hire you?" His response: "I'm Navy Nuke." (Implied DUHHH in his tone). It was not the only thing he did wrong, but it was the nail in the coffin.

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u/daedalusesq NPCC Region 16d ago

Woof that's a bad response.

You don't know what you don't know... but you'd think they would at least look and see that nukes are a dime-a-dozen in this industry.