Supervisor Intelligent Grid Operations

Deer Valley, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Supervisor Intelligent Grid Operations oversees the overall management and operations of the Meter Data Analytics Team (MDAT) with responsibilities over the data quality and systems that support APS metering infrastructure including both Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI and non-AMI). The Supervisor Intelligent Grid Operations responsibilities also include meter data strategy integrity operability assurance system health and meter related software upgrades. This role oversees department budgets and processes involving many internal and external stakeholders including the Companys key customers regulators communities and contractors. You will be responsible for developing staffs technical expertise on various AMI-related technologies operations and maintenance work practices and standards. This Supervisor develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including vendors utilities and trade associations. You will regularly report to senior management on program status and advise on AMI issues and opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering science finance information technology or business plus four (4) years of experience in meter operations information technology utility transmission/distribution systems and/or related experience.
In lieu of a degree a combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years of experience in meter operations utility transmission/distribution systems and/or related experience.

Preferred knowledge skills or qualifications:

Knowledge of meter technologies markets the electric utility industry and relevant state and federal requirements preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent technical business planning and project management skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Lead a team responsible for the implementation operations and maintenance of the Companys AMI communications network and related devices.

2) Provide technical direction to the company for AMI technologies and related issues.

3) Identify develop and execute AMI network projects and programs consistent with the strategic plan both directly and through collaboration with other organizations.

4) Manage department budget and resources to maximize the benefit to customers and the corporation.

5) Stay abreast of trends (technical market regulatory and political) in order to maximize corporate benefits and minimize negative impacts.

6) Develop and maintain technical expertise regarding AMI network technologies including their safe reliable and cost-effective operations and maintenance.

7) Develop implement and oversee procedures and processes to ensure AMI network communication compatibility with industry standards and practices and ensure adherence to all applicable codes regulations and compliance requirements.

8) Represent the Company on programmatic issues and related matters to external stakeholders and industry associations.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys 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) (collectively U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person which is defined as a U.S. Citizen a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) a Political Asylee or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Pinnacle West) maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to recruiting hiring promoting compensating reassigning demoting transferring laying off recalling terminating employment and training for all positions without regard to race color religion disability age national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status protected veteran status or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Required Experience:

Manager

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