ECC Transmission Operator Trainee

Summary

The ECC Transmission Operator Trainee is expected to complete qualifications within assigned time frames. Monitor and analyze system conditions; take necessary action to operate the APS transmission, subtransmission and interconnected system in a safe, reliable manner and in compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) policy.

Minimum Requirements

• High school/GED and four (4) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work OR a BS/BA/AA in related technical field or operations/business management and two (2) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work management
• Ability to obtain NERC Certification within six (6) months of hire and to complete all continuing education as required by NERC and WECC
• Continue educational and professional development beyond the level of basic (entry level) training
• Ability to work rotating shifts

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a NERC certified operator within WECC
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• PC literate

Major Accountabilities

• Analyze conditions, take control action to operate the APS EHV, transmission and subtransmission systems within design limits
• Analyze EHV interconnected system conditions and implement appropriate action to ensure transmission path reliability and system stability
• Initiate and implement emergency switching to restore service during storms and equipment failure conditions in a manner maximizing safety to field personnel
• Analyze system voltage from 500kV to 12kV distribution level, initiate changes as required to maintain system voltage stability
• Exercise full authority to implement emergency load reduction when energy resources cannot meet load requirements
• Cookbook removal of system components from service for planned maintenance while ensuring service continuity, safety and reliability during switching
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of all system events, problems, commitments, and communications relating to real time system operations, and the interconnected system. Documentation is for management, state and federal regulatory review

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

CIP Requirement

This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.