Dispatcher Power Automatic Generation Control 1, 2, Senior

Summary

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is a public power and water utility serving approximately one million customers in the greater Phoenix area. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of stewardship and customer service, consistently ranked as an industry leader in customer service by J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

Why Work at SRP

SRP values diversity and inclusivity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan, 401(k) with employer matching, medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, parental leave, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. Our goal is to enhance the well-being of our employees and provide a supportive work environment.

What You'll Do

- Maintain full authority for safe and reliable Balancing Authority operations in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. - Direct real-time operations of the Balancing Authority Area in line with SRP procedures and reliability requirements. - Execute all market-related tasks associated with SRP’s Balancing Authority Area, including energy scheduling and dispatch. - Develop and adjust daily generation unit commitment plans; coordinate with plant personnel to implement operational directives. - Represent SRP in real-time operational coordination with other NERC Functional Entities. - Coordinate real-time maintenance outages for generation assets. - Ensure accuracy of real-time data, load forecasts, and operational logs. - Mentor and support the development of new Power Dispatchers – AGC, ensuring readiness and compliance. - Lead outage coordination and contribute to the development and approval of Operating Practices. - Serve as a subject matter expert in dispatcher training, developing and delivering technical training modules. - Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Education

Relevant experience may include roles such as: - Lineman, Electrician, Relay Technician - Control C&M Technician - Transmission Scheduler - Real-Time Power Trader - Power System Operator or Reliability Coordinator - Generation Control Room Operator - Distribution System Operator

Experience

Experience in areas such as power plant operations, real-time energy trading, transmission scheduling, power system operation, or reliability coordination is preferred.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED plus completion of an approved apprenticeship or formal training in power plant operations, real-time energy trading, transmission scheduling, power system operation, or reliability coordination. - Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline from an accredited institution. - Must pass the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) aptitude test during the pre-employment process. - Must obtain and maintain NERC Certification within six months of hire.