Transmission Operations Dispatcher 1, 2, Senior

Description

• Serves as a Project Manager for special assignments.
• Performs outage coordination functions.
• Coordinates real time maintenance outages on transmission, sub transmission, system communication equipment, protective relay systems and system control equipment.
• Develops, reviews, and approves Operating Practices.
• Notifies proper personnel in case of damage of SRP facilities and accidents within SRP.
• Provides on-the-job training for new Power Dispatchers-PDO.
• Coordinates real-time maintenance outages on power delivery system facilities.
• Directs restoration of the power delivery system after system disturbances.
• Directs switching of facilities, issues clearances, and issues hold tags to field personnel in compliance with SRP procedures and safety practices.
• Directs power delivery system operations in accordance with established NERC Reliability Standards and SRP operating procedures.
• 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.
• Represents SRP with other NERC Functional Entities involving real time operating issues.
• Responsible for proper handling of industrial customer inquiries.
• Supports Power Dispatcher training curriculum as a subject matter expert by developing and presenting training modules.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly analyze and take corrective action for system disturbances.
• Knowledge of the power delivery system, including equipment, major facilities, and electrical characteristics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, verbal, and written communications, complex problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration.
• Knowledge of many complex specialized computer applications associated with the job function.
• Knowledge of substation control, circuit breaker controls, relay systems, alarm systems and communication systems.
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties methodically despite frequent interruptions by telephones and/or co-workers.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and FERC Standards of Conduct.
• Ability to cope with change and to assimilate new information in a short period.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance