Senior Power Dispatcher - Agc

Requisition ID: 16629
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary
The Senior Power Dispatcher-AGC has the full authority and responsibility as a Balancing Authority Area Operator to operate SRP's Balancing Authority Area safely, reliably and in full compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and SRP Operating Practices and guidelines. This position is also responsible for the duties required for SRP to participate in organized energy markets. Additional responsibilities include an extensive knowledge of interconnected power system operations, competency with highly technical computer-based tools, and effective interaction with other utilities, SRP generating stations and SRP energy trading groups.
What You'll Do

• Has full responsibility and authority to take the actions necessary to ensure safe and reliable Balancing Authority operation in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Directs Balancing Authority Area operations in accordance with established NERC Reliability Standards and SRP operating procedures.
• Performs all energy market-related tasks associated with the Balancing Authority Area.
• Creates and modifies the current day power generation unit commitment plan and directs generating plant personnel as needed to implement the plan. Represents SRP with other NERC Functional Entities involving real-time operating issues.
• Coordinates real-time maintenance outages on generation facilities.
• Creates operating logs, load forecasts, and ensures real-time data is accurate. Provides on-the-job training for new Power Dispatchers-AGC. 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 Significant 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.

Additional Information

• 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.

Experience
A minimum of 5 years dispatching experience is AGC/PDO functions.
Previous experience as AGC (Automatic Generation Control) dispatching (PDO-power dispatch office) energy scheduling coordination, or energy merchant operations.
Education
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Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) recognizes diversity and inclusion as key drivers of innovation and growth, and seeks to attract a diverse employee base that reflects our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Ultimately, SRP aspires to fully apply the power of diversity and inclusion to build a more equitable and sustainable future for our customers, employees and community.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas.