Dispatcher Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience as lineman, electrician, relay technician, control C&M technician, TGO Transmission Scheduler, Real Time Power Trader, Distribution System Operator, Power System Operator, Power System Reliability Coordinator, or generation control room operator or a 4-year Bachelor of Science/Business degree.
• 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, Distribution System Operator, 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.
• Passing score for the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) aptitude test.
• Ability to pass the NERC Certification test within six months of hire date and must be maintained on an ongoing basis.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, verbal, and written communications, complex problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration.
• Must live and work in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• 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 field 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.
• Notifies 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.

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