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 Reliability Compliance Specialist, Transmission Planning. The successful candidate will coordinate and track compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards and criteria, with an emphasis on Reliability Standards compliance requirements and standards for The Planning Coordinator and Transmission Planner function within Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP). Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and future standards and working to influence drafting of new standards and criteria by monitoring and responding to NERC and WECC standard and criteria drafting reviews. Responsible for updating existing and coordinating development of new reliability processes and procedures required to meet reliability standards. Responsible for updating existing and coordinate developing new Transmission Planning processes and procedures required to meet reliability standards, and maintain NERC Functional Model certification. Responsible for assuring and coordinating Reliability compliance efforts applicable to the Planning Coordinator and Transmission Planner to ensure that TEP is compliant.
Position-Related Responsibilities:
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Coordinate TEP Transmission Planning Department's compliance with applicable NERC and WECC Reliability Standards Requirements.
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Responsible for facilitating the development of processes and procedures required to meet Reliability Standards along with assisting responsible departments in the development of the same.
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Responsible to review and comment on changes to existing or the development of new Reliability Standards applicable to the Planning Coordinator or Transmission Planner function.
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Notify appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within Transmission Planning of new standards under development that need to be reviewed, and participate in the drafting of WECC and NERC Reliability Standard requirements.
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Monitor evolution of Reliability requirements from WECC, NERC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") and coordinate and oversee departmental compliance with same.
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Attend and participate in FERC, NERC and WECC meetings and workshops associated with applicable Reliability Standards.
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Monitor best practices in standards compliance.
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Monitor audit experiences of other companies. Make contacts.
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Interface with auditors both internal at TEP and external and assist to coordinate such audits.
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Coordinate preparation and management of, mitigation plans and self reporting responsibilities (and other WECC Reliability requirements as they arise).
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Coordinate document and compliance review processes to assure compliance activities occur as needed.
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Track compliance deadlines and oversee compliance with same within Transmission Planning.
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Provide compliance training to Transmission Planning personnel (e.g., standard review and interpretation and document preparation and retention).
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Plan, develop, and deliver training and staff development using knowledge of NERC Standards such as, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, PowerPoints, and workshops.
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Coordinate and assist with completing applicable Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWS).
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Maintain database and physical compliance documentation and reporting in accordance with NERC standards.
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Provide documentation and support during the NERC audit process.
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Understand the basic principles and responsibilities of the various NERC classifications (i.e. BA/GOP/TOP)
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
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This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
Management Responsibilities
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Ensure that TEP's management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
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Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
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Unisource Energy Services Inc.
1 S Church Ave
Tucson
Arizona United States
www.uesaz.com
