Network Reliability Lead

Overview

Manages real-time operation & reliability of Xcel Energy transmission system.

Key Responsibilities

• system operation
• network analysis
• contingency analysis
• load shedding
• incident management
• switching supervision

Tasks

-Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of system operation, including but not limited to new equipment, relaying, protective schemes, equipment upgrades, tagging, OASIS, Energy Accounting, current FERC, NERC, RRO and RTO requirements. Assist in the development and maintenance of training materials, training plans, and job tasks. Maintaining NERC Certification through completion of required training is a condition of continued employment. Represent the control center at organizational and external meetings. Other duties as assigned. -Ensure effective control center communication with adjacent Balancing Authorities, Transmission Operators, Reliability Coordinators, and others as required. Communicate system status to Reliability Coordinators and affected Transmission Operators, Balancing Authorities, and Xcel Energy management. Work closely with Real-time Planning Engineers and Outage Coordinators to ensure coordinated system operation and to minimize unexpected abnormal conditions. Direct system restoration duties. Ensure proper shift coverage for the safe, reliable 24 X 7 operation of the Xcel Eenrgy transmission system. -Set goals and job performance standards, provide recommendations regarding job performance, and provide input to management for performance reviews for Balancing Authority Operators and Transmission System Operators. Develop operator training plans and perform operator training to increase expertise in the Balancing Authority Area and transmission system operations. Ensure NERC training requirements are met. Identify areas of concern regarding personnel development and make recommendations regarding action plans for improvement and implement those plans. -Maintain security & reliability of Xcel Energy transmission system thru management of real-time operation, emergency operations, system disturbances, & coordination with internal & external entities. Maintain & monitor real-time transmission system configuration in Network Analysis & Contingency Analysis tools to identify SOL/IROL violations or local area problems. Formulate pre & post-contingency actions based on actual or expected system conditions. Ensure adherence to approved operating guides, operations policies & procedures. Make necessary communications & event notifications to applicable entities. Act as Incident Leader during emergency conditions & manage EverBridge alerts /situation rooms. Assure compliance with NERC, regional, & regulatory standards/reporting requirements. Perform necessary actions, incl. load shedding, to maintain transmission system security. Monitor functionality of operator tools & that the control center environment is conducive to real time operation -Manage and coordinate functional duties of the Xcel Energy Transmission System Operators, including, but not limited to, supervising switching on the Xcel Energy transmission system to ensure safety, prevent damage to equipment, and minimize the possibility of loss of service to customers. Provide approval for switching procedures. -Manage and coordinate functional duties of the Xcel Energy Balancing Authority Operators, including, but not limited to, supervising the requesting of Xcel Energy generation on-line or re-dispatch as necessary to maintain grid reliability, overseeing posting of available transmission capacity, and compliance with transmission service requests and tagging.

Requirements

• problem solving
• balancing authority
• transmission operator
• nerc certified
• sopd test
• high school

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems, develop solutions, and coordinated action plan. -A combination of 5 years of BAO or TSO experience AND 5 years of experience working with high-voltage auxiliary electrical systems, instrumentation & control/relay systems may be considered in lieu of the 8 years BAO or TSO experience. -High school diploma or equivalent. -Successful completion of EEI System Operator/Power Dispatching (SOPD) screening test required. -Minimum of 8 years of Balancing Authority Operator (BAO) or Transmission System Operator (TSO) experience. -NERC certified & qualified as a Transmission System Operator & Balancing Authority Operator is required. -Demonstrated knowledge of transmission switching, balancing authority operation.

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