Manager, Transmission & Distribution Operations

NV Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Control Center Operations Manager to ensure safe and reliable operation of the electric system. Key responsibilities include managing operational activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and overseeing staff training. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience. This role offers a chance to contribute to the energy sector in Nevada, supporting over 1.3 million customers and helping to enhance service efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the area of specialty from an accredited school and 6 years of related experience.
• Must obtain and maintain NERC certification within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements to maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities to ensure electric system operation is safe and reliable.
• Develop operational systems and tools for effective control center operations.
• Conduct training and ensure compliance with NERC and WECC requirements.

Skills

Control center operations

WECC/NERC regulatory requirements

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area

10 years related work experience

Tools

Emergency Management software

Distribution Management software

PCs and database software

Job description

Basic Purpose

Ensures that all activities associated with Transmission and Distribution Control Center operations, including System Control Operations, ESCC Technical Support, Trouble Dispatch, and Operations Engineering are conducted in a safe, reliable and efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable standards.

Job Description

Ensures that all activities associated with Transmission and Distribution Control Center operations, including System Control Operations, ESCC Technical Support, Trouble Dispatch, and Operations Engineering are conducted in a safe, reliable and efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of a functionally diverse staff to ensure the electric system is operated in a safe and reliable manner.
• Manages the development or improvement of operational systems and tools to enhance the operational effectiveness of a system control center. Ensures operational tools are available to carry out the operation.
• Ensures that operator staff is trained and appropriately certified per the requirements of NERC and WECC.
• Responsible for assessment evaluations of regulatory compliance and ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company
• Develops the strategic direction for distribution management, outage management and energy management systems in a given service territory.
• Provides guidance and direction to operators during system emergencies or other abnormal system conditions. Participates and oversees 24/7 response team for operational needs during system restoration and outages.
• Works with business unit leadership to develop and track annual improvement plans in the areas of safety, human performance, efficiency and reliability to meet corporate and business unit goals.
• Develops and manages an accurate annual operating budget. Controls financial and budgetary activities and directs operations within budget
• Leads and provides safety training meetings, identifies and provides applicable training to employees, ensures all employees maintain certifications to perform work functions.
• Works with Major Account Executives and Customer Service to address customer concerns and support customer service improvement initiatives.
• Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education And Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in the area of specialty from an accredited school and 6 years of related experience. Must obtain and maintain NERC certification within six month of hire.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 10 years of related work experience. Must obtain and maintain NERC certification within six month of hire.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Control center operations, switching rules and power system operation
• WECC/NERC regulatory requirements to maintain compliance
• General bargaining unit agreements and implementation.

Demonstrated Skills Such As

• Oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• Leadership, planning, organization, conflict resolution, and interpersonal development
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills
• Customer service and negotiation skills.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Practical knowledge of Emergency Management and Distribution Management software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About The Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.