EHV Transmission Operator - System Reliability & Switching

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service is seeking an experienced operator to manage high‑voltage transmission and subtransmission systems. You will analyze conditions, take action to maintain reliability, and execute emergency switching during storms or faults.

The role requires rotating shifts, NERC/WECC compliance awareness, and collaboration with field personnel. A technical degree or related experience is essential, with CIP/qualification considerations and on-site work in Arizona.

Qualifications

• NERC certification within six months and ongoing education per NERC/WECC requirements.
• BS/BA/AA in a related technical field or operations/business management with two years related experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conditions, take control action to operate APS EHV, transmission and subtransmission systems within design limits.
• Analyze EHV interconnected system conditions and implement appropriate action to ensure transmission path reliability and system stability.
• Initiate and implement emergency switching to restore service during storms and equipment failure conditions, maximizing safety to field personnel.
• Analyze system voltage from 500kV to 12kV distribution level, initiate changes to maintain voltage stability.
• Exercise full authority to implement emergency load reduction when energy resources cannot meet load requirements.
• Coordinate removal of system components from service for planned maintenance while ensuring service continuity, safety and reliability during switching.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of all system events, problems, commitments, and communications relating to real time system operations.

Skills

NERC certified operator

WECC knowledge

Algebra

Trigonometry

Verbal communication

Written communication

PC literate

Education

BS/BA/AA in related technical field or operations/business management

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Arizona Public Service is seeking an experienced operator to manage high‑voltage transmission and subtransmission systems. You will analyze conditions, take action to maintain reliability, and execute emergency switching during storms or faults.

The role requires rotating shifts, NERC/WECC compliance awareness, and collaboration with field personnel. A technical degree or related experience is essential, with CIP/qualification considerations and on-site work in Arizona.