A Power System Coordinator has the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the integrity of Alabama Power Company's electrical transmission system by making critical decisions regarding system operations while keeping the Bulk Power System intact.
Additional Responsibilities include:
- Manage and direct field employees in performing switching operations
- Monitor and operate the Network Transmission/Sub Transmission systems and other transmission lines and facilities
- Assess operating situations
- Coordinate generation resources and operate hydro resources
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education & Experience Requirements
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Graduate or Undergraduate degree in Engineering OR Extensive experience in power system operations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Working knowledge and experience in the construction, maintenance, operation, or protection and control of Alabama Power Company's Generating and Transmission electric system
- Must be capable of managing stressful situations
- Ability to multi-task and competently manage work with constantly changing priorities and minimal supervision
- Knowledge of division/district organization and distribution operations
- Detailed understanding of electric system operation, theory and practices
- Working knowledge of hydro generation plant operations and reservoir management
- Adaptability to the rigors of shift work
Required Certification(s) and Initial Training:
- Comprehension of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards will be required for certification of Alabama Power System Coordinators. Successful candidate must:
- Currently possess an active certification from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation in the areas of Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator, or
- Successful complete the rigorous national technical examination administered by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation in the areas of Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator within one year of being awarded this position.
- Successful candidate must complete internal new-hire training and be deemed qualified to assume operational shift within one year of being awarded this position.
Behavioral Attributes:
- The successful candidate must exhibit a high awareness of safety, demonstrate initiative, leadership, and be creative in developing solutions to problems
- The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to multi-task within a team environment to achieve desired results in the areas of shareholder values and customer satisfaction
- The successful candidate must be able to build close working relationships with other coordinators, Protection and Control, District Operations, Marketing, Generating Plants, Bulk Power Planning, and Bulk Power Operations (BPO)
- Exercise effective authority to call out employees for overtime, as necessary
The successful candidate will be awarded the job only after the successful completion of the Standards of Conduct, NERC CIP and Insider Threat Program requirements.
Alabama Power Company
600 N 18th St
Birmingham
Alabama United States
www.alabamapower.com
