Arizona Public Service - APS · 2 days ago
System Operations Planner
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) is dedicated to ensuring the reliability and integrity of power transmission systems in Arizona. The Transmission Operations Planner will coordinate outages and system additions to support efficient power delivery across transmission networks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Coordinating planned and emergency work between operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, and external partners to ensure seamless execution
Reviewing and approving maintenance and construction requests for transmission and sub-transmission lines and equipment
Developing and implementing switching procedures for maintenance, new facility integration, and emergency requirements
Representing Transmission Operations in stakeholder meetings to uphold operational standards
Researching and recommending improvements for electrical facility additions or modifications, and contributing to operational studies and project planning
Ensuring compliance with NERC and Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) outage communication requirements
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/ GED plus five (5) years of relevant experience in one or more of these key areas: Balancing Authority principals, path allocations, and transmission scheduling
Relaying and communication principals
Field maintenance and/or construction practices
Substation equipment
Distribution Operations and/or Planning
Transmission Operations and/or Planning
Experience and knowledge in the operation of transmission systems, substation equipment, relaying and/or operating procedures
Knowledge of electrical theory for interconnected electric system operation
Demonstrated customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
Ability to handle multiple complex assignments simultaneously and make timely decisions under stressful conditions
Must be able to complete and pass all Operations Planning JPEs and oral boards in a timely manner
Must be able to hold and maintain a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Coordination certification and understand NERC standards
Must be capable of using computer applications to manage work (Microsoft suite, outage management applications, etc.)
Preferred
Experienced in transmission system operations, outage planning, and coordination
Skilled in developing switching procedures and managing complex operational sequences
Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments and can build relationships across multiple teams and external partners
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize work to maintain system integrity during outages
Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements, including NERC standards and EIM protocols
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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