Supervisor, Transmission and Generation Operations Training

Job Brief

Leads SRP’s Balancing Authority Operator, Transmission Operator and Energy Imbalance Market training to support the continued reliable operation of the SRP bulk electric power system.  The position directs activities in support of SRP’s Grid Operations Training program as required by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This training program includes simulation and course work associated with Transmission Operations, Balancing Authority Area Operations and ensures compliance with the applicable NERC/WECC Reliability Standards.  The position ensures that all activities associated with the trainings for the BAO, TO and EIM operations are conducted in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that operating staff is adequately trained and appropriately certified per the requirements of NERC and WECC to promote safe, reliable, and secure operations of the transmission and generation system.
• Prepares technical reports and delivers technical presentations to support results of the Balancing requirements and Energy Imbalance Market analyses including process development and training.
• Provides Trainers and processes to support all new changes related to system operations
• Acts as a  Company subject matter expert  for applicable NERC and WECC Standards in the Transmission Operations (TOP), Resource and Demand Balancing (BAL), Communications (COM), Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP), Personnel Performance, Training and Qualifications (PER), Protection and Control (PRC),  Voltage and Reactive (VAR) categories, with particular emphasis on supporting operations practices in an external audit environment.
• Ensures Grid Operations training programs are designed and executed in compliance with the NERC Continuing Education Program.
• Directs and manages the Grid Operations training strategy and operating objectives, ensuring that department personnel understand and carry out operations appropriately.
• Consults with all team members to analyze training needs.
• Directs the training team in the assessment, design and implementation of training and development programs to meet the needs of the departmental mission and objectives and improve customer satisfaction both internal and external.
• Oversees the development of the Operator Training Simulator and incorporates it as an integral part of the overall Grid Operations training program.
• Communicates effectively with direct reports, management, and other SRP departments on training sessions, training delivery, and technology-based solutions as applicable.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Leads various projects and initiatives as assigned

Education

Experience

A minimum of seven years of job-related experience.

Five years' experience as an Operations Supervisor preferred.

Additional Information

• Prefer experience as a bulk electric system transmission or balancing operator or grid operations supervisor.
• Prefer experience in system operations training and applying a Systematic Approach to Training
• Demonstrated knowledge of Balancing Authority, Transmission Operations principles, NERC Reliability Standards, compliance techniques, and power system advanced applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of interconnected transmission system operations principles.
• Demonstrated experience with NERC Standards, and the techniques for developing and maintaining compliance documentation and evidence. Demonstrated knowledge of EIM market principles associated with EIM Entity.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and negotiation skills as well relations with peers, subordinates, and counterpart
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA, OASIS, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Advanced Applications, and Transmission Scheduling systems. 
• Possess and maintain a NERC Reliability Coordinator (RC) level certification either before employment or within 12 months of hire date