SYSTEM OPERATOR GEN-ASSOC - STAFF at El Paso Electric Company in El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW

El Paso Electric Company is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution service to more than 443,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000 square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our 120-year history, discover our plans for transforming the energy landscape, and encounter great opportunities with El Paso Electric.

DATE POSTED: 6/18/2021CLOSING DATE:6/25/2021

GRADE LEVEL: 52-53



DEPARTMENT:
System Operations


STARTING HOURLY RATE:$63,500 - $98,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.

JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE:





Under the general supervision of the Manager of System Dispatch is responsible for the economic dispatch and reliable operation of EPE’s generation facilities during normal and emergency system conditions. Also, is responsible for implementing energy schedules, operating the phase shifter, and issuing switching orders for generators operating within EPE’s Balancing Area. Applies reliability tools to acquire a situational awareness of anticipated normal and contingency conditions and develops actions to alleviate abnormal situations. Accountable for maintaining and updating the generator outage database, as well as, calculating forced outage rates and forecast error. Complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards in meeting interchange, load, and generation needs as EPE’ Balancing Authority.

EDUCATION:


Graduate from a recognized college or university with an Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering,or other analytical/technical field with basic knowledge of electric theory or power systems; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

NERC operator certification or ability to obtain certification within in (1) year of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

0-3 years or more of experience required.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. 
   Intermediate knowledge of electrical principles, procedures and components, power system operations including power plant operations, fundamentals of alternating current circuits, and electrical safety policies and procedures.


2. 
   Working knowledge in the use of personal computers, and ability to learn specialized software applications.


3. 
   Ability to project current system conditions to future projections and take appropriate action.


4. 
   Ability to monitor and apply control system principles rationally to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


5. 
   Must have the ability to communicate in English fluently with all operating personnel responsible for the real-time generation control and operation of the interconnected Bulk Electric System.


6. 
   Ability to work rotating shifts, as required.


7. 
   Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork.


8. 
   Ability to travel for training, seminars, and to represent EPE at industry-related meetings.


9. 
   Effective verbal and written communication skills.


10. 
    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.


11. 
    Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the economic dispatch and reliable operation of EPE’s generation facilities during normal and emergency system conditions.


2. Initiates appropriate action in the event of an emergency to return the system to safe and reliable operation. (See Authority of System Operator)


3. Works with the Power Marketing Department and Real-time schedulers to coordinate and schedule energy resources to meet system load requirements.


4. Enters energy schedules into EMS for committed sales and purchases


5. Responsible for tracking unit commitment and economic dispatch, as well as, ensuring generators operate under Automatic Generation Control (AGC).


6. Issues switching orders to bring online EPE local generators or Southern New Mexico generators operating within the EPE Balancing Area.


7. Maintains accurate records and logs of system generation, loads, and transactions with other utilities.


8. Monitors generation conditions by way of alarms, telemetry, status, modes of operation, etc.


9. Assist in preparing reports for management, other utilities, and reserve sharing groups on system disturbances, emergencies, or any unusual operating condition or action.


10. Adheres to all FERC rules and regulations regarding Standards of Conduct.


11. Provides updated information of any significant system events to appropriate recipients using EPE’s paging system.


12. Operates the phase shifter and adjusts relevant system variables to maintain adequate El Paso Import Capability (EPIC).


13. Communicates abnormal system conditions to the WECC Reliability Coordinator (RC).


14. Reviews and approves Power Marketing’s daily Resource Plan (unit commitment).


15. Tracks and makes daily adjustments to primary inadvertent and performs time-error corrections as requested by WECC.


16. Accountable for maintaining and updating the generator outage database, as well as, calculating forced outage rates and forecast error.


17. Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.


18. Perform other related tasks that are not included, but are within the context of the duties defined.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. The incumbents in this classification are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; primary work environment is typically of an office or administrative nature.


2. May work non-standard hours.


3. May require travel to Company work sites.


4. May require out of town travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. 
   Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This position will require sitting most of the time.


2. 
   Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must convey detailed and/or important information through oral communication.


3. 
   Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and really correct information to co-workers.


4. 
   Fingering: Picking, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arms as in handling.


5. 
   Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


6. 
   Visual acuity: Color, depth perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.

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