April 19, 2024
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Associate System Supervisor / NERC Certified System Operator

Organization:
Unisource Energy Services Inc.
Region:
United States, Arizona, Tucson
End of contest:
February 5, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Operator
Description
UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. UNS Energy Corporation's public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona. For more information about UNS Energy Corporation, visit http://www.uns.com.

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 414,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We're evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professionals values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration.

 In return, TEP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Associate System Supervisor, Distribution System Control.  The successful candidate will acquire the skills necessary to supervise the operation of the Company's electric system for maximum economy and reliability consistent with Company safety rules, contractual commitments, cost optimization, continuity of service, and safety to Company personnel, the general public, and system equipment, NERC,WECC, and general industry criteria and practices.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

The Associate System Supervisor, through on the job training and assigned studies during a three and one-half year training program under the direction of System Supervisors/Control Area Trainer, is expected to progressively gain knowledge in the distribution, transmission and generation operations areas, as required to perform the following responsibilities:

DISTRIBUTION CONTROL

  • Supervises the daily operation of the 14 kv to 120 volt distribution system.
  • Prepares, or delegates the preparation of, detailed switching procedures necessary for system maintenance or addition of new facilities on the overhead and underground systems.
  • Initiates emergency procedures to re-establish customer loads in a minimum amount of time.
  • Assists in the training and oversight of distribution dispatchers/docs relative to system restoration and performance
  • Maintains, or supervises the maintenance of, all maps and records necessary to operate the energized distribution system.
  • Obtain and maintain NERC Operator certification

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Contact

Unisource Energy Services Inc.

1 S Church Ave

Tucson

Arizona United States

www.uesaz.com


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