Grid Outage Planning Specialist

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company is seeking a DOC Field Planner to direct switching operations, outage scheduling, and system restoration for distribution networks. You will provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance, coordinate outages, and ensure safety and reliability in daily activities and during storms.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years with APS in related electrical operations, with strong field evaluation and independent-work skills.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma/GED and 5 years APS field experience.
• Experience in transmission/ distribution operations and outage planning.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Formulate switching orders to safely and efficiently reconfigure circuits to allow for planned construction and maintenance of distribution facilities.
• Provide assistance to construction and operations and maintenance personnel to determine necessary equipment needs and outages for planned work. Ensure timely and clear communications are delivered to customers, external agencies and internal departments.
• Provide guidance and support to operation center during storms and emergency situations to assist in system restoration. Ensure that restoration efforts support the integrity of the electrical system.
• Develop and implement plans to restore system back to normal after repairs are completed.
• Support operators, troublemen, and line crews to ensure reliable maintenance, construction and operation of the APS electrical system.
• Direct the work planning process from an Operations perspective, including assisting in the prioritization of work plans, work schedules, resources and material coordination with Operations &Maintenance, Customer Construction, Advanced Grid Technologies and area managers.
• Provide consultation on Operational Studies and Construction budget preparation concerning load growth, construction and maintenance, engineering standards and plans for distribution, substation, and system reliability. Identify areas for improvement or operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist Distribution Operations Center (DOC) during emergency events by coordinating Operator activities, tracking and prioritizing outages, developing restoration and manpower utilization plans, and communicating outage information to the Floor Supervisor and incident command center.
• Ensure compliance to the Accident Prevention Manual, IBEW Contract, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) guidelines.

Skills

Outage coordination

Field evaluation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PI database

Geographic Information System

Advanced Distribution Management System

Blue Print reading

Job description

Arizona Public Service Company is seeking a DOC Field Planner to direct switching operations, outage scheduling, and system restoration for distribution networks. You will provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance, coordinate outages, and ensure safety and reliability in daily activities and during storms.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years with APS in related electrical operations, with strong field evaluation and independent-work skills.