The Senior Power Dispatcher-PDO has the full authority and responsibility as a Transmission Operator to operate SRP's power delivery system safely, reliably and in full compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and SRP Operating Practices and guidelines.
This position will be assigned to the Transmission and Generation Operations training department to act in the capacity of a subject matter expert, Operator Training Simulator development and trainer. Additional requirements and responsibilities include an extensive knowledge of interconnected power system operations, competency with highly technical computer based tools, and effective interaction with other utilities and SRP Power Delivery construction and maintenance personnel.
Job Responsibilities
- Has full responsibility and authority as a Transmission Operator to take the actions necessary to ensure safe and reliable operation in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
- Directs power delivery system operations in accordance with established NERC Reliability Standards and SRP operating procedures.
- Directs switching of facilities, issues clearances, and issues hold tags to field personnel in compliance with SRP procedures and safety practices.
- Coordinates real time maintenance outages on transmission, subtransmission, system communication equipment, protective relay systems and system control equipment.
- Represents SRP with other NERC Functional Entities involving real time operating issues.
- Directs restoration of the power delivery system after system disturbances.
- Notifies proper personnel in case of damage of SRP facilities and accidents within SRP.
- Responsible for proper handling of industrial customer inquiries.
- Coordinates real-time maintenance outages on power delivery system facilities.
- Provides on-the-job training for new Power Dispatchers-PDO.
- Performs outage coordination functions.
- Develops, reviews, and approves Operating Practices.
- Supports Power Dispatcher training curriculum as a subject matter expert by developing and presenting training modules.
- Serves as a Project Manager for special assignments.
Experience
Experience as lineman, electrician, relay technician, control C&M technician, TGO Transmission Scheduler, Real Time Power Trader, Power System Operator, Power System Reliability Coordinator or generation control room operator or a 4 year Bachelor of Science/Business degree.
Job Family:
This position is the top level of the progression that starts with Power Dispatcher I to Power Dispatcher II and then Senior Power Dispatcher. There are specific performance and time in grade requirements for each progression.
Additional Information
Other Significant Requirements
Perform duties on rotating shifts or day shift. May rotate between these work schedules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the power delivery system, including equipment, major facilities, and electrical characteristics.
- Knowledge of substation control, circuit breaker controls, relay systems, alarm systems and communication systems.
- Knowledge of many complex specialized computer applications associated with the job function.
- Ability to multi-task and perform duties methodically despite frequent interruptions by telephones and/or co-workers.
- Ability to quickly analyze and take corrective action for system disturbances.
- Ability to cope with change and to assimilate new information in a short period.
- Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and FERC Standards of Conduct.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, verbal and written communications, complex problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration.
Requisition Details
Requisition ID: 11276
SRP
Arizona United States
www.srpnet.com
