ECC Balancing Authority Operator

Energy Control Center Balancing Authority Operator

APS is looking for a Energy Control Center Balancing Authority Operator to join their ECC team. The operator monitors and analyzes system conditions; takes necessary action to operate the APS Balancing Authority in a safe, reliable manner. The Balancing Authority is responsible for maintaining generation-load-frequency control, ensuring accurate transmission scheduling and participating in the Energy Imbalance Market.

• Experience operating a Balancing Authority and making real-time control decisions to maintain system reliability within design limits.
• Knowledge of FERC, NERC, and WECC policies, and a proven track record of adhering to regulatory procedures in power system operations, or active NERC certification.
• Authority and confidence to initiate emergency load reduction when energy resources fall short of demand, ensuring grid stability under pressure.
• Expertise in monitoring generation and reserves, and ensuring compliance with interconnected system agreements and power pool criteria.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with system marketers, especially around unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations.

• High school/GED and four (4) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work.
• OR BS/BA/AA in related technical field or operations/business management and two (2) years' experience in a related field, such as power plant operations, system electric field work or other electric operations work management.
• Active NERC certification and all continuing education as required by NERC and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).
• Continue educational and professional development beyond the level of basis (entry level) training.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

• Two years' experience as a NERC certified operator within the WECC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry; demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; PC literate.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
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