The DOC Field Planner/Senior DOC Field Planner will ensure adherence to APS' operating practices and procedures, and verify the distribution system is being optimized. They will coordinate and oversee work activities of various APS functional areas and interconnected utilities to ensure that the outage restoration is completed in a timely manner. Provide technical support to local operations, maintenance, construction and management and Distribution Operations Center personnel. Senior level DOC Field Planners will assist in training and provide mentorship to DOC Field Planners.
Minimum Requirements
DOC Field Planner Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED and five (5) years' experience with APS working as a Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Engineer,
- OR equivalent experience where extensive knowledge of the transmission and/or distribution systems operations, maintenance and/or construction is obtained.
- Must have the ability to work independently and be self-directed in establishing priorities and adapting to change.
- Working knowledge of electrical theory and operation of an interconnected electric distribution system, lines and substation equipment, protective schemes and relays, general safety practices and the APS accident prevention manual.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate and evaluate information to determine the scope of unplanned system outages, and formulate viable options to isolate the problem and reconfigure the system in order to restore service.
- Must be able to perform field evaluations as to the extent of damage, and direct field personnel in the priority and required sequencing of activities needed in the completion of permanent repairs in order to return system to its normal configuration.
DOC Field Planner Senior Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED and five (5) years' experience with APS working as a DOC Field Planner
- OR ten (10) years of equivalent experience with an extensive knowledge of the distribution systems operations, maintenance and construction.
- Preferred knowledge, skills, or qualifications: Working knowledge of electrical theory and operation of an interconnected electric distribution system, lines and substation equipment, protective schemes and relays, general safety practices and the APS Accident Prevention Manual. Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate and evaluate information to determine the scope of unplanned system outages, and formulate viable options to isolate the problem and reconfigure the system in order to restore service. Must be able to coordinate field evaluations as to the extent of damage, and direct field personnel in the priority and required sequencing of activities needed in the completion of permanent repairs in order to return system to its normal configuration. Experience with the following applications is preferred: Transmission Outage Application, Advanced Distribution Management System, Geographic Information System, OSIsoft PI. A valid Arizona driver's license is required. May also require the administration of a test.
Major Accountabilities
1) Formulate and execute switching orders to safely and efficiently reconfigure circuits to allow for planned construction and maintenance of distribution facilities.
2) Provide assistance to construction, operations and maintenance personnel to determine necessary equipment needs and outages for planned work. Ensure timely and clear communications are delivered to customers, external agencies and internal departments.
3) As subject matter expert, provide guidance and support to operation center during storms and emergency situations to assist in system restoration. Ensure that restoration efforts support the integrity of the electrical system.
4) Participate in discussion and provide input into projects where an Operations aspect exists.
5) Clearly and effectively communicate DOC Field Planner actions to relevant APS personnel (i.e. Operations Supervisors, department leaders).
6) Coordinate the work planning process from an Operations perspective, including directing the prioritization of work plans, work schedules, resources and material coordination with Operations & Maintenance, Customer Construction, Advanced Grid Technologies and area managers.
7) Provide consultation on operational studies and construction budget preparation concerning load growth, construction and maintenance, engineering standards and plans for distribution, substation, and system reliability. Identify areas for improvement or operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
8) Supervise Distribution Operations Center (DOC) during emergency events by coordinating Operator activities, tracking and prioritizing outages.
9) Provide mentorship and assist in training the DFPs within the group. Act as area leader and provide support to the team.
10) Ensure compliance to the Accident Prevention Manual, IBEW Contract, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) guidelines.
APS
400 North 5th Street
Phoenix
Arizona États-Unis
www.aps.com
