Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Grid Operations Specialist
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $156K/yr
8+ years expTri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking a Senior Grid Operations Specialist to provide advanced electrical engineering and technical support for the reliable operation of the transmission system. The role involves performing complex analyses, maintaining advanced applications software, and ensuring compliance with reliability standards.
Natural Resources
Hiring Manager
Kip Johnson
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing real-time contingency analyses and engineering studies for forced and planned outages
Performing next-day and real-time power flow and transient stability analyses
Support the entire suite of Tri-State advanced network applications including the SE, network model, CA, OTS, AGC, and Generating Plant Output Allocators
Ensure high quality and accurate network application solutions, achieved by tuning the network model and correcting issues with real-time telemetry, model parameters, and other appropriate measures
Interface with the EMS functional area regarding state estimator, contingency analysis, real-time model, and training simulator
Assist in the development of specifications, related software and hardware, and documentation for the training simulator
Coordinate Transmission System Operations needs with Power Marketing, Transmission Maintenance, Transmission Engineering, and Transmission Planning functional areas
Assist in maintaining the transmission line data catalog for Transmission System Operations’ needs
Develop and maintain historical records regarding transformers and line loadings to be shared with Transmission Planning and Transmission Engineering to target equipment that may need to be replaced
Represent Transmission System Operations in pre-construction meetings, LGIA (Large Generator Interconnection Agreement) and LGIP (Large Generator Interconnection Procedures) meetings, new projects meetings and other related meetings
Provide input and approval in the development, implementation and maintenance of Transmission System Operations Procedures, Standing Orders, Sabotage Reporting, and other documents, guidelines and procedures within Transmission System Operations
Responsible for assisting and directing emergency evacuation training to ensure continued reliable operations in the event the primary transmission control center becomes inoperable
Assist and direct the Outage Coordinators in the daily RC/BA (Reliability Coordinator/Balancing Authority) update calls as required in NERC Standard TOP-003
Analyze transmission system failures and work with other Tri-State support personnel to identify corrective actions and implement changes as necessary. This includes extensive coordination with Tri-State System Metering, Maintenance, EMS, and Transmission System Operations Personnel
Coordinate load shedding plans with the BA’s and RCs as identified in NERC Standard EOP-003
Establish SOLs (System Operating Limit) as directed by the RC to ensure consistency with the RC’s SOL methodology. (FAC-014)
Assist and direct the ongoing review and modifications to the emergency operation plans and procedures to ensure the adherence to NERC standards
Coordinate Tri-State G&T operational and next day studies with neighboring utilities and RCs
Assist in developing a strategy for optimizing asset utilization in an open market
Take a leading role in the Transmission System Operator Training Program coordinating Regional Black Start Drills and other special training requirements
Participate on NERC/WECC/RC committees as necessary
Participate in the NERC and WECC audits, as required
Responsible for serving as Acting Grid Operations Support Supervisor as required
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job
Participate in Disturbance Monitoring Committee to analyze events and identify corrective actions
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
Possess NERC Certification or the ability to become NERC Certified within one year
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices applicable to Transmission System Operations
Experience of performing power flow studies using PSSE, Power World and/or PSLF software
Basic knowledge of protection systems and protective schemes
Fluency in python or other related programming languages
Working knowledge of State Estimation theory
Working knowledge of real-time power systems applications software including Power Flow, AGC, and SE
Working knowledge of client/server systems, personal computers, computer peripherals, computer architecture, computer networks, and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) equipment
Working knowledge of multi-user shared database environments
Working knowledge of digital and analog SCADA circuitry, SCADA communications, data links, testing and measuring equipment
Working knowledge of contract administration
Working knowledge of FERC Order 881, 888 and 889 and the Standards of Conduct
Ability to develop a working knowledge of FERC Order 890
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Tri-State's service area desired
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Extensive knowledge of an interconnected electrical system
Eight (8) years of progressive electric utility experience
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Retirement Option
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Paid Leave Benefit
Company
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
We are Tri-State, a not-for-profit, wholesale power supplier to electric cooperatives and public power districts across the Western U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Duane Highley
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-04
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