ECC Transmission Operator Trainee

APS • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
SummaryThe ECC Transmission Operator Trainee is expected to complete qualifications within assigned time frames. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conditions, take control action to operate the APS EHV, transmission and subtransmission systems within design limits.
• Analyze EHV interconnected system conditions and implement appropriate action to ensure transmission path reliability and system stability.
• Initiate and implement emergency switching to restore service during storms and equipment failure conditions in a manner maximizing safety to field personnel.
• Analyze system voltage from 500kV to 12kV distribution level, initiate changes as required to maintain system voltage stability
• Exercise full authority to implement emergency load reduction when energy resources cannot meet load requirements
• Coordinate removal of system components from service for planned maintenance while ensuring service continuity, safety and reliability during switching
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees