ECC BA Operator Trainee

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

APS is looking for a BA Operator Trainee to join their ECC team! The Balancing Authority is responsible for maintaining generation-load-frequency control, ensuring accurate transmission scheduling and participating in the Energy Imbalance Market.

• Experience operating a Balancing Authority and making real-time control decisions to maintain system reliability within design limits.
• Knowledge of FERC, NERC, and WECC policies, and a proven track record of adhering to regulatory procedures in power system operations.
• Authority and confidence to initiate emergency load reduction when energy resources fall short of demand, ensuring grid stability under pressure.
• Expertise in monitoring generation and reserves, ensuring compliance with interconnected system agreements and power pool criteria.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with system marketers, especially around unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations.
• The ECC BA Operator Trainee is expected to complete qualifications within assigned time frames.
• This position works on rotating 12-hour shifts.

• Two years experience as a NERC certified operator within the WECC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry; effective verbal and written communication skills; PC literate.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120). Certain positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected will be used only to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and in full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment and provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

All applicants are required to verify identity and employment eligibility under federal law, and to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. The Company requires job-related drug and alcohol testing consistent with business necessity and regulatory requirements.

This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with NERC standards. Applicants will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment and to undergo a criminal history check and annual reconfirmation as required.

This position requires employees to work at the (Location), with some flexibility that will be determined in consultation with the employee and leadership.

Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process is available yet. A written (paper and pencil) test will be administered, and a computer-based test will also be administered. E-mail will be the method of contact for test scheduling.

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