Summary
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. Additional responsibilities include an extensive knowledge of interconnected power system operations, competency with highly technical computer-based tools, and e ective interaction with other utilities and SRP Power Delivery construction and maintenance personnel.
What You'll Do
- 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 eld personnel in compliance with SRP procedures and safety practices.
- Coordinates real time maintenance outages on transmission, sub transmission, 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.
- Noti es 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.
What It Takes To Succeed
Education
High school diploma or GED plus completion of an appropriate apprenticeship, or completion of a training program in Power Plant Operations, Real-Time Energy Trading, Transmission Scheduling, Power System Operation, Power System Reliability Coordination, or completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.
Certifications or Testing Required
This job requires a passing score for the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) aptitude test which is to be administered on site during the pre-employment process.
The candidate will be required to pass the NERC Certification test within twelve months of hire date and must be maintained on an ongoing basis. This certification is a requirement for SRP to be compliant with NERC reliability standards.
NOTE: Individuals who fail to become NERC Certified may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Other Signi cant Requirements
Perform duties on rotating shift 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.
- Pro ciency in Microsoft O ce applications, verbal, and written communications, complex problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration.
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.
SRP
Arizona United States
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