ECC Balancing Authority Operator

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest‑serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

APS is looking for an Energy Control Center Balancing Authority Operator to join their ECC team. The role 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.
• * This position works on rotating 12‑hour shifts.
• 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 a 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; effective verbal and written communication skills; PC literate.

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