The Transmission Operator (Energy Control Center) will monitor and analyze system conditions; take necessary action to operate the APS transmission, subtransmission and interconnected system in a safe, reliable manner and in compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) policy. Perform planned and emergency switching via Supervisory Control and issue of clearances and contact tags on APS system at voltage levels ranging from 12kV to 500kV. Transmission system operation, load frequency control, using the Energy Management System (EMS) computer and various PC applications.
Minimum Requirements
- High school/GED and four (4) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work
- OR a BS/BA/AA in related technical field or operations/business management and two (2) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work management
- Ability to obtain NERC Certification within six (6) months of hire and to complete all continuing education as required by NERC and WECC.
- Continue educational and professional development beyond the level of basic (entry level) training.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Two years' experience as a NERC certified operator within WECC. Demonstrated knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry; demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; PC literate.
Major Accountabilities
1) Analyze conditions, take control action to operate the APS EHV, transmission and subtransmission systems within design limits.
2) Analyze EHV interconnected system conditions and implement appropriate action to ensure transmission path reliability and system stability.
3) Initiate and implement emergency switching to restore service during storms and equipment failure conditions in a manner maximizing safety to field personnel.
4) Analyze system voltage from 500kV to 12kV distribution level, initiate changes as required to maintain system voltage stability
5) Exercise full authority to implement emergency load reduction when energy resources cannot meet load requirements
6) Coordinate removal of system components from service for planned maintenance while ensuring service continuity, safety and reliability during switching
7) Provide complete and accurate documentation of all system events, problems, commitments, and communications relating to real time system operations, and the interconnected system. Documentation is for management, state and federal regulatory review.
APS
400 North 5th Street
Phoenix
Arizona United States
www.aps.com
