Arizona Public Service - APS · 2 days ago
System Operations Planner Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) is focused on powering Arizona’s future through reliable transmission systems. The Senior Transmission Operations Planner will lead outage planning and coordination, develop emergency strategies, and represent APS as a subject matter expert in various committees.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Acting as the operational liaison between the Energy Control Center and internal/external teams to coordinate planned and emergency work
Developing and prioritizing plans for outages and additions to maintain system integrity and minimize risk
Creating and executing complex switching procedures for maintenance, new facility integration, and emergency requirements
Ensuring compliance with operating guidelines, safety standards, and interconnection agreements while supporting regulatory documentation
Reviewing proposed facility modifications and providing recommendations to engineering and planning teams
Serving on committees and stakeholder teams to represent APS and provide subject matter expertise
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/ GED plus five (5) years of experience as either a System Operations Planner or a ECC Transmission Operator OR ten (10) years of combined relevant experience in the operation of transmission systems, substation equipment, relaying and operating procedures
Knowledge of electrical theory for interconnected electric system operation
Demonstrated abilities in developing complex switching procedures and in interaction with other areas and companies
Able to apply good judgement in making timely decisions under stressful conditions
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at all voltage levels
Significant experience in grid operations and/or field experience
Understanding of electrical power theory and transmission operations methodologies
Understanding of Balancing Authority principals, path allocations, and transmission scheduling
Must have passed all Operations Planning Job Performance Evaluations (JPE) and oral boards
Understanding of relaying and communication principals
Demonstrated technical skills and job knowledge outside of Outage Planning JPEs
Demonstrated leadership skills
Able to build and maintain business relationships with neighboring entities and internal stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to execute on complex projects. Understanding of field maintenance, construction practices and Accident Prevention Manual (APM)
Hold and maintain North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Coordinator certification and has understanding of NERC standards
Capable of using computer applications to manage work (Microsoft suite, outage management applications, etc.)
Ability to handle multiple complex assignments simultaneously
Works with stakeholders to provide understanding of operational practices
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
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