Senior Seams and AFC Specialist

Overview

The Specialist for Seams & AFC Support is a highly motivated individual responsible for supporting the reliable and efficient operation of the bulk electric system by managing real-time transmission issues at organizational seams (interconnections with neighboring regions) and maintaining the Available Flowgate Capability (AFC) process.

Core Responsibilities

• Concepts and Tools: Proficient with Request Management System (RMS)/Salesforce; develops familiarity with relevant Operations tools and supports junior team members.
• Judgment and Responsibilities: Ensures compliance with SOC 1 controls, develops and administers gap analyses, and takes lead roles in developing and enhancing operational processes.
• Governing Processes: Understands SPP governing documents and provides recommendations for compliance with SPP OATT and related policies.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Coordinates and facilitates meetings, prepares meeting notices and agendas, and develops data request responses.
• Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Supports and facilitates Operations processes, delegates resources, and provides project management skills.
• SPP Culture and Core Values: Understands and complies with SPP culture, core values, mission, and drivers, adheres to code of conduct, confidentiality requirements, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Business or related degree; four (4) years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Six (6) years of job-related experience.
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating markets behavior, process modeling, and improvement.
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, FERC Orders, NAESB Business Practices, SPP Criteria, Market Protocols, SPP OATT and SPP Business Practices.
• Knowledgeable about and conversant with tools such as the Open Access Same-time Information System (OATI) and scheduling systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing complex Operational processes/procedures.
• Experience in designing and developing necessary internal controls used in Operations Engineering.
• Experience in analyzing and reporting methods to mitigate results identified in analysis.
• Experience in compiling and developing documentation necessary to meet compliance and preparing for compliance audits or filings.

Other Requirements

• Strong inter-personal and team work skills.
• Able to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests when resolving problems.
• Motivated to take appropriate expedited action when required.
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project, and Access.
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures.