Real Time Energy Scheduler Assistant, I or II

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.

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• 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.
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• 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, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Real Time Energy Scheduler Assistant, I or II. The successful candidate will perform real-time and day-ahead energy tagging validation, scheduling, and control area checkouts. Utilizes Open Access Same Time Information System (OASIS) to validate all transmission purchase requests and posts all planned and unplanned Bulk Electric System transmission outages. Enters day-ahead values for reserve sharing forecasts, and schedules assistance received following disturbances. Assists Generation Supervisors on shift with various aspects of energy and transmission schedule verification and implementation. Checks compliance with energy and transmission contract requirements, and if necessary, works with the Generation Supervisor and Wholesale Marketing to adjust schedules to satisfy those requirements.

What you will do

• Performs real-time and prescheduled energy tag validation per contractual agreements, WIT validation, available system resources, WECC business practices, and WECC/NERC Standards
• Creates electronic tags for receipt of reserve sharing assistance.
• Responsible for the preparation of reports regarding the Company's energy sales and purchases.
• Validates power flow schedules for delivery and receipt, including transmission availability.
• Receives short-term transmission service requests via OASIS and accepts or rejects requests based on Available Transmission Capability (ATC), while maintaining compliance with transmission tariffs, regulatory requirements and approved business practices. Posts all scheduled and unscheduled transmission outages on OASIS.
• Performs daily checkouts of energy transfers with adjacent Control Areas.
• Maintains Emergency Operating Center readiness as it pertains to scheduling.
• Assists Generation System Supervisors during emergencies as it pertains to scheduling. This may include curtailing schedules due to line outages and/or redirecting schedules to accommodate unscheduled flow and other system disturbances.
• Maintains separation of reliability and marketing functions in compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations.
• Assists with After-the-Fact problem resolution.
• Completes various special projects as assigned. These projects include, but are not limited to, the development and documentation of procedures, the configuration of software tools, and scheduling problem analysis and resolution.
• Enters day-ahead firm commitment values for reserve sharing.
• Prepares reports as required by TEP or regulatory agencies.
• Performs hourly dynamic tag adjustments. Balancing of contracts.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

What you bring

Assistant Scheduler (Entry Level) Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Work experience in accounting, auditing, contract, utility operations, or other applicable fields is preferred.

Scheduler I Requirements:

• Successful completion of Assistant Scheduler (entry level) curriculum and obtain Supervisor recommendation for promotion.

Scheduler II Requirements:

• Successful completion of Scheduler I curriculum and obtain Supervisor recommendation for promotion

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidate's experience & qualifications.

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

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