System Operations Planner

APS • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At APS, we keep Arizona connected by ensuring the reliability and integrity of our transmission systems. As a Transmission Operations Planner, you’ll play a critical role in planning and coordinating outages and system additions that support safe, efficient, and reliable power delivery across our transmission and sub-transmission networks.

Requirements

• Experienced in transmission system operations, outage planning, and coordination.
• Skilled in developing switching procedures and managing complex operational sequences.
• Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments and can build relationships across multiple teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize work to maintain system integrity during outages.
• Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements, including NERC standards and EIM protocols.
• High school diploma/ GED plus five (5) years of relevant experience in one or more of these key areas:
• Balancing Authority principals, path allocations, and transmission scheduling
• Relaying and communication principals
• Field maintenance and/or construction practices
• Substation equipment
• Distribution Operations and/or Planning
• Transmission Operations and/or Planning
• Experience and knowledge in the operation of transmission systems, substation equipment, relaying and/or operating procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical theory for interconnected electric system operation. Demonstrated customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to handle multiple complex assignments simultaneously and make timely decisions under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to complete and pass all Operations Planning JPEs and oral boards in a timely manner.
• Must be able to hold and maintain a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Coordination certification and understand NERC standards.
• Must be capable of using computer applications to manage work (Microsoft suite, outage management applications, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating planned and emergency work between operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Reviewing and approving maintenance and construction requests for transmission and sub-transmission lines and equipment.
• Developing and implementing switching procedures for maintenance, new facility integration, and emergency requirements.
• Representing Transmission Operations in stakeholder meetings to uphold operational standards.
• Researching and recommending improvements for electrical facility additions or modifications, and contributing to operational studies and project planning.
• Ensuring compliance with NERC and Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) outage communication requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees