System Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago

Farmington, New Mexico, United States City of Farmington Full time

City of Farmington

About the Job

The City of Farmington is seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Operations Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and contributing to the safe and reliable operation of our electric utility system.

About the Role

As a System Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our electric utility system. This includes purchasing and selling electrical power on a real-time basis, monitoring the grid for system ties, and maintaining within acceptable limits the FEUS transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution voltage.

You will use your analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues that may arise during system operations. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with other teams to ensure that all aspects of system operations are coordinated and functioning smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchasing and selling electrical power on a real-time basis to meet the needs of Farmington Electric Utility customers
  • Monitoring the grid for system ties to maintain reliability to FEUS and the bulk electric system
  • Maintaining within acceptable limits the FEUS transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution voltage
  • Using independent judgment to curtail and restore load as necessary
  • Ensuring NERC and WECC training requirements are met
  • Dispatching energy over the electric utility system considering load requirements, reliability of service, and economical utilization of power resources
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, officials, and the general public
  • Updating hourly loads, power resource schedules, and ensuring hourly resource adequacy to reliably meet customer demand
  • Maintaining reserves as required by the Southwest Reserve Sharing Group
  • Monitoring, entering, and verifying hourly loads and resources for reporting to reserve sharing group to verify reserve requirements are met
  • Developing and executing arrangements within the WSPP agreement for power sales and purchases and any requisite wheeling and energy accounting requirements internally and externally
  • Using NERC tagging guidelines to develop, implement, and verify power schedules and transactions through the Western Interchange Tool
  • Preparing, processing, and coordinating switching procedures for transmission and distribution for routine construction, maintenance, and emergency work on the system
  • Issuing and recording transmission and distribution hold tags and switching clearances
  • Restoring electric service or reconfiguring the system in the event of an electric system disturbance or failure, safely and promptly in an orderly manner through SCADA and field switching
  • Recording other information including hourly and daily electrical load, disturbances, failures, and relay breaker operations
  • Monitoring voltage, frequency, loads, and Area Control Error (ACE) and performing minor adjustments using SCADA to ensure a reliable and balanced electric system
  • Managing FEUS reserves including requesting and activating reserves response for capacity emergencies within the Southwest Reserve Sharing Group (SRSG)
  • Ensuring FEUS Real-Time Analysis is conducted at least every 30 minutes and responding appropriately to ensure reliability for identified contingencies in real-time or next-day studies
  • Providing on-the-job training to newly hired System Operator Trainee/System Operator/Senior System Operators to ensure initial training requirements are met and necessary competencies are verified prior to new hires being qualified to work independently

Requirements

  • Electric Utility background preferred
  • Knowledge of fundamental concepts and/or specific job-related traits highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience in a high-stress environment
  • Specific training or course work in electric theory and/or a related job qualification preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in electric dispatch or 2 years electric utility experience directly related to the operation of distribution and transmission systems
  • Strong knowledge of NERC and WECC policies and procedures
  • NERC Certified System Operator
  • Completion of electric utility trades apprenticeship in transmission and distribution, generation, relay, or substation
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor's of science degree in electrical or power-related engineering preferred or a minimum of two (2) years of technical training in basic electric power system design and operation
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years
  • Extensive background check required

Working Conditions

  • Work performed mostly in office settings
  • Infrequent outdoor work possible for training purposes at various substation and distribution sites and generation facilities
  • Able to hear and speak clearly in order to process information and dispatch energy over the electric utility system

Salary Range:$33.85 - $54.13/hour DOE

Location:Farmington

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