System Control & Reliability Trainer

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

Position Description

Responsible for initial and continuing System Control Operator training, records tracking, and facilitating other internal/external department training at the trainer/manager's discretion. Ensure TEP is compliant with NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements. Develops, maintains and implements a training program meeting NERC CE Provider Status requirements.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate TEPs Initial training program for System Control and Reliability positions, ensuring all NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements are satisfied.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate TEP's continuing education training program for all System Control and Reliability personnel, ensuring all NERC/WECC, SPP and TEP training requirements are satisfied.
• Provide ad-hoc training to System Control and Reliability operating personnel
• Provide or facilitate inter-departmental training
• Maintain accurate department training records
• Provide status reports and/or documentation on trainee progress to comply with regulatory requirements
• Attend training instruction or industry specific conferences.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
• Complies with all WECC, NERC, and FERC requirements.
• Maintains current NERC certification.
• Represents TEP and is active within various regional training activities or committees.
• Maintains NERC CE provider status and complies with all NERC CE program requirements. Participate in triennial NERC audit as training subject matter expert (SME).
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a NERC Certified System Operator in Transmission, Distribution or Balancing Authority functions or 3-5 years experience with instructional design and training methodologies.
• The ability to communicate effectively with other departments within the Company, other Control Areas, and any other affected entities, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current NERC Operator certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of power generation resources, and EHV transmission systems.
• Experience with e-learning or simulator training
• Experience with WECC or the Southwest area Transmission System.
• A thorough understanding of Company policies, procedures, standards, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the operation of the company's generation and transmission.
  

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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