Power Dispatcher Interchange Trainee

Description

• Perform PD I duties as described within applicable PSE and Load Office procedures and practices.
• Monitor available transmission capacity and curtailments on all PSEI commercial paths.
• Participate in staff and Load Office meetings.
• Adjust transmission line limits (TTC).
• Coordinate after-the-fact corrections and accounting updates with adjacent BA’s and WECC.
• Research and resolves scheduling discrepancies with other balancing areas and entities.
• Create and/or process requests for interchange (E-Tags).
• Assists in reviewing, documenting, and applying lessons learned.
• Verify transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
• Help to develop and maintain consistent and auditable documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Provides on-the-job training and mentorship to peers and trainees.
• Perform all Non-Reliability & Reliability Related Tasks assigned to the PD I - Interchange position.

Requirements

• Ability to work within a small group while creating and sustaining a positive and proactive environment.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and available for emergency callouts.
• Must be knowledgeable in and comply with all Company standards, policies, practices and procedures, FERC, NERC, WECC, and NAESB standards, as well as State and Federal safety regulations as they pertain to the job. Evaluate and process transmission capacity requests.
• One (1) or more years prior related experience with working knowledge of electrical theory, power systems and/or the utility industry.
• Applicant must possess PER-002 certification per NERC Standards or possess the ability to attain one within one (1) year.
• Applicant should possess an associate degree or up to two (2) years of college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The position involves sitting, standing, walking, light to moderate lifting, light carrying, bending, reaching, keyboarding, and radio and telephone operation.
• Applicant must have the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form any issues, needs and questions with Company personnel, Service Providers, Contractors, and the public.
• Must have the ability and willingness to learn advanced computer skills and complex control center systems.

Benefits

• Conditions may also include vehicle and/or air transport.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance