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This position is posted until filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Outage Coordinator I
Salary Grade: G07
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548
This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the System Operations Manager, performs communication and completes all documentation associated with coordination of planned outages affecting the Bulk Electric System (BES) in compliance with all existing regulatory and company procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and administers inter-utility and internal company requests for transmission system maintenance and construction outages; coordinates requests for outages for various resources that operate within the company's Transmission Operator Area.
Reviews, approves, denies, and reschedules such requests for transmission and resource outages; requests and evaluates the results of study work performed by Operations Engineers to determine the reliability impacts of requested transmission and resource outages
Develops switching procedures for initial energization of new transmission system facilities; reviews draft switching procedures and approves and/or advises System Operators in finalizing switching procedures for requested outages on the Company transmission system
Serves as the primary point of contact with the Reliability Coordinator on the Company's system outages and data submitted into any Outage Coordination Software
Administers the Company's Outage Coordination software package; serves as the Company liaison with the software vendor
Advises and assists Transmission System Operators as needed during daily transmission desk operations, including participation in supervisory control actions
Reviews preliminary transmission system disturbance reports and issues the final versions of the transmission disturbance reports
Develops new and updates existing inter-utility and internal transmission system operating procedures and guidelines
Identifies and implements corrective actions to resolve transmission-operating problems related to the operations and performance of Company¿s Transmission System
Reports Transmission Disturbances and outages within established regulatory, industry, and Company reporting processes
Functions as a Subject Matter Expert and/or Back-up Subject Matter Expert as needed for the NERC TOP, VAR, and COM requirements and other applicable NERC requirements; develops, compiles, retains and organizes all evidence required to demonstrate compliance with applicable NERC requirements
Documents and communicates with other Utilities, Reliability Coordinators, and Regional Entity all Company and inter-utility system developments that could impact (positively or negatively) the Company's inter-utility relationships or the security, reliability, and safety of Company's Bulk Electric System.
Communicate with internal departments to gather outage requirements and updates.
Support outage planning by preparing documentation and updating tracking systems.
Participate in safety meetings and ensure compliance with basic safety protocols.
Follows direction and guidance as a participant, from senior staff members in all aspects of System Operations having to do with the Bulk Electric System
COMPETENCIES:
Strong math, electrical theory knowledge, written and oral communication skills, and economic analysis capabilities
Strong knowledge of the Company's Transmission System capabilities and limitations.
Strong knowledge of electric utility generation, transmission and distribution system apparatus, including the operation and performance of generators, lines, transformers, switching station components (including switches, breakers, series and shunt capacitor banks, STATCOM¿s and series and shunt reactors), relaying systems and related communication and control systems.
Ability to understand and adhere to applicable NERC reliability standards and requirements
TESTING
Candidate may be required to take a pre-employment proprietary assessment which measures:
problem-solving
communications
teamwork
learning capacity
adaptability
verbal skills
energy
discipline
assertiveness
sociability
frustration tolerance
resilience
cooperation
Candidate may be required to be tested for color vision deficiency.
If it is ever found that a candidate has color vision deficiencies, they shall agree to wear corrective lenses while on shift.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university with two to four years of related experience or completed four-year apprenticeship in associated area, or an associate degree in electrical power or electronics discipline with a minimum two years of related experience as a Transmission System Operator; or Outage Coordinator; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must obtain and/or maintain North American Electric Reliability Corporation Transmission System Operator Certification within one year of employment Failure to obtain/maintain North American Electric Reliability Corporation certification could result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, in accordance with the TXNM Energy Positive Discipline policy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONIBILITIES:
None
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to timely respond to requests for transmission and generation system outages and prioritize, accept, reschedule or deny requests for outages in a constructive and diplomatic manner
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position in coordination with fellow SMEs and leadership in other Company departments, with peers at other utilities, and with Reliability Coordinator staff.
Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with individuals that the position interfaces with
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, database, and presentation software
Ability to use and administer software applications, and Energy Management System computing resources and adhere to applicable Company policies
Ability to use Historian applications as needed
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Long hours may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Outage Coordinator II
Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$82,463 - $111,325 - $140,187
This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the System Operations Manager, performs communication and completes all documentation associated with coordination of planned outages affecting the Company's Bulk Electric System (BES) in compliance with all existing regulatory and company procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and administers inter-utility and internal company requests for transmission system maintenance and construction outages; coordinates requests for outages for various resources that operate within the company's Transmission Operator Area.
Reviews, approves, denies, and reschedules such requests for transmission and resource outages; requests and evaluates the results of study work performed by Operations Engineers to determine the reliability impacts of requested transmission and resource outages
Develops switching procedures for initial energization of new transmission system facilities; reviews draft switching procedures and approves and/or advises System Operators in finalizing switching procedures for requested outages on the Company transmission system
Serves as the primary point of contact with the Reliability Coordinator on the Company's system outages and data submitted into any Outage Coordination Software
Administers the Company's Outage Coordination software package; serves as the Company liaison with the software vendor
Advises and assists Transmission System Operators as needed during daily transmission desk operations, including participation in supervisory control actions
Reviews preliminary transmission system disturbance reports and issues the final versions of the transmission disturbance reports
Develops new and updates existing inter-utility and internal transmission system operating procedures and guidelines
Identifies and implements corrective actions to resolve transmission-operating problems related to the operations and performance of Company's Transmission System
Reports Transmission Disturbances and outages within established regulatory, industry, and Company reporting processes
Functions as a Subject Matter Expert and/or Back-up Subject Matter Expert as needed for the NERC TOP, VAR, and COM requirements and other applicable NERC requirements; develops, compiles, retains and organizes all evidence required to demonstrate compliance with applicable NERC requirements
Documents and communicates with other Utilities, Reliability Coordinators, and Regional Entity all Company and inter-utility system developments that could impact (positively or negatively) the Company's inter-utility relationships or the security, reliability, and safety of Company's Bulk Electric System.
Communicate with internal departments to gather outage requirements and updates
Support outage planning by preparing documentation and updating tracking systems
Participate in safety meetings and ensure compliance with basic safety protocols
Follows direction and guidance as a participant, from senior staff members in all aspects of System Operations having to do with the Bulk Electric System
Independently coordinate routine and complex or high-impact outages, ensuring alignment with operational schedules
Analyze outage data to identify potential conflicts or resource constraints
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize outage plans and minimize downtime
Provide guidance to junior coordinators and assist in training effort
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards during outage execution
COMPETENCIES:
Strong math, electrical theory knowledge, written and oral communication skills, and economic analysis capabilities
Strong knowledge of Company's Transmission System capabilities and limitations.
Strong knowledge of electric utility generation, transmission and distribution system apparatus, including the operation and performance of generators, lines, transformers, switching station components (including switches, breakers, series and shunt capacitor banks, STATCOMS, and series and shunt reactors), relaying systems and related communication and control systems.
Ability to understand and adhere to applicable NERC reliability standards and requirements
TESTING
Candidate may be required to take a pre-employment proprietary assessment which measures:
problem-solving
communications
teamwork
learning capacity
adaptability
verbal skills
energy
discipline
assertiveness
sociability
frustration tolerance
resilience
cooperationCandidate may be required to be tested for color vision deficiency.
If it is ever found that a candidate has color vision deficiencies, they shall agree to wear corrective lenses while on shift.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university with four to six years of related experience or completed four-year apprenticeship in associated area with a minimum of two years related experience, or an associate degree in electrical power or electronics discipline with a minimum of four years of related experience as a Transmission System Operator; or Outage Coordinator; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must obtain and/or maintain North American Electric Reliability Corporation Transmission System Operator Certification within six to nine months of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONIBILITIES:
Ability to act as a supervisor (work assignments, critical coverage, etc.) at times when Sr. is absent.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to timely respond to requests for transmission and generation system outages and prioritize, accept, reschedule or deny requests for outages in a constructive and diplomatic manner
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position in coordination with fellow SMEs and leadership in other departments, with peers at other utilities.
Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with individuals that the position interfaces with
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, database, and presentation software
Ability to use and administer the Outage Coordination Software, and Energy Management System computing resources and adhere to applicable Company policies
Ability to use Historian applications as needed
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Long hours may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
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