Chugach Electric Careers

Manager, System Control

LocationAnchorage, AK
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Description


Summary

The Manager, System Control directs reporting analysis of the power system to ensure security and reliability. This position provides direction for the Power Dispatchers on methods for dispatching the system more economically and efficiently. In addition, the position will provide input and direct budget analysis, administer engineering service contracts and assist in the development of the company business plan.


Essential Functions

Review impacts of planned and schedule maintenance activities on Generation (G), Transmission (T), and Distribution (D) systems and deliver proposed solutions to minimize impact.
Direct and assist Power Dispatcher staff to maintain security, integrity, and reliability of the power system.
Lead coordination with interconnected utilities on maintenance activities; ensuring security, integrity and reliability requirements are maintained within acceptable limits.
Direct analysis to maintain system loading within industry and company standards. Able to deliver guidance to Power Dispatcher staff to achieve and maintain these standards.
Direct System Control Engineers in the coordination of scheduled outages between Chugach internal stakeholders and System Control to meet system operating objectives.
Review, propose, and manage implementation of new methods to operate the power system more effectively and economically.
Direct System Controls Engineers in the development of technical reports to summarize system disturbances, economic cost/benefit analysis and detailing more efficient operating methods.
Communicate improvements in system reliability for inclusion in the Associations long range plan and five-year work plan.
Manage the maintenance of power flow analysis models to analyze operational scenarios and evaluate system disturbances.
Monitor and manage workgroup actual costs to meet budgetary targets and takes guidance to shift work efforts to align with business needs.
Perform analysis of G&T system maintenance activities and impacts to security, integrity and reliability. Resolves analysis that falls outside of acceptable threshold.
Participate in development of departmental work plan and budget.
Establish goals and objectives for subordinate staff.
Manage staff performance for compliance with established standards, codes, quality assurance and completion of written support documentation.
Schedule, assign, and manage the work of the department.
Participate in external committee assignments with various organizations as a subject matter expert with authority to make decisions and act on behalf of Chugach as directed.
Other duties as assigned


Relationships


Internal

VP, G&T System Control: Report to; confers with, accepts direction from, give and receive information
System Control Analyst/Engineers: Manage, confer with give direction, give and receive information
Supervisors and Managers: Instructs, informs, provides compliance and assistance to and exchange information


External

Bargaining Unit Representatives
Members of various Railbelt utility committees: Serves on as requested and assists as directed in the analysis of various interconnected system issues.
Other Railbelt Utilities: Coordination of data exchange for system and event analysis.
Vendors: Works with vendors in the maintenance and upgrading of various system modeling tools.
Engineering consulting firms: Directs and administers contracts; consults with relative to various Association projects; consults with relative to various projects outside Chugach.


Competencies

Current knowledge of the operation, construction and protection of utility systems.
Familiarity of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, or analogous bulk power system security and reliability standards.
Must have a thorough understanding of distribution system, power system operations and power system modeling.
Experience with the operations and maintenance of power system load-flow models and software.
Experience with the operations and maintenance of power system dynamic and stability modeling software.
Experience with the operations and maintenance of production cost modeling software.
Current knowledge of applied system protection principles and analysis of faulted power systems.
Must be able to analyze power system problems.
Ability to expedite work while maintaining necessary standards, balance multiple priorities, and make necessary decisions promptly.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and project management software.
Familiarity with outage management system databases and software tools.
Ability to supervise and direct department and contract staff.


Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for the System Control Analysts and System Control Engineers.

Ability to direct designated department support technicians and Power Dispatchers as needed.


Work Environment

Most work is performed in an office/ Power Control Center environment. Occasional travel is required. Frequent field assignments may be required. This position is 24-hour on-call estimated six (6) months of the year.


Minimum Qualifications And Experience


Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; required. Additional education or training in power system modeling and analysis, protective relaying, system protection fundamentals and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems preferred


Experience

Five (5) years’ experience of progressively responsible utility engineering operations, planning or design experience, including supervisory. Experience in power control and system operations, required. Experience working in a union environment preferred.


Substitution

Additional professional level experience in utility engineering operations, planning or design experience or related fields may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.


Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!


Chugach's Corporate Vision

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.


Chugach's Corporate Mission

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.


Chugach's Corporate Values

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.


Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.


Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.


Benefits


HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Telemedicine


FINANCIAL SECURITY

401K Plan
Defined Benefit (Pension)
Retirement Investment services
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)


WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

20 days vacation for first year of employment
9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation

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