Grid Operations Manager

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

First line leader of System Operators and Power Dispatchers. Has oversight of the real-time operation of SRPs Bulk Electric System. This includes Transmission Operations, Balancing Authority Area Operations, Transmission Market and Energy Imbalance Market.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 11 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 11 years may be considered.
• NERC Reliability Coordination Certification is required within one year after acquiring the position.
• Perform duties on rotating shifts or day shift. May rotate between these work schedules.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in achieving the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SRP’s transmission system, Balancing Authority Area, and the Energy Imbalance Market.
• Provide overall control room oversight and management support during major system events and emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with direct reports, management, and other SRP departments on operating issues.
• Collaborate with System Operators/Dispatchers and support groups to improve operating tools for better situational awareness and improved reliability of the transmission system and Balancing Authority Area.
• Identify, communicate, and implement improvements to system operation in collaboration with other Grid Operation Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with NERC Standards, FERC Orders, and SRP Policies and Operating Practices.
• Support System Operator/Dispatcher training program by developing, instructing, and administering training.
• Develop, review, and approve Operating Practices.
• Represent department in inter-department meetings.
• Lead various projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Provide oversight of Energy Management System development and changes.
• Maintain operational readiness of the primary and backup control centers.
• Schedule personnel to ensure required staffing levels and effectively manage overtime.
• Review planned and real-time outages and engineering reports, provide operational assessment if required.
• Represent SRP with other utilities, the Reliability Coordinator, and industry groups.
• Investigate switching errors, outages, system emergencies and report to management the circumstances and root cause.
• Meet departmental goals and objectives as required.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager