Electric Transmission System Analyst

Job Specifications

This position will be located onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota. See location and relocation assistance details below!

Administer web-based software systems that support regulatory and accounting requirements for the electric transmission and distribution systems. This includes the management and maintenance of the Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS), monitoring approvals and denials of transmission schedules, monitoring and ensuring accuracy of loads and generation output. Coordinate with System Operations and Generation Dispatch to maintain transmission system reliability. Provide strong customer service to internal and external customers.

SALARY RANGE: $76,300-$114,450 (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Tariff and Contract Administration

LOCATION: Our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and configure webOASIS, webTrans, Etag, PowerOptix and related systems to ensure accuracy of data, formulas, data transfers and exchanges and system functionality.
• Maintain multiple software system functionality, improve and adjust configuration, create displays for operational and business needs, coordinate with software vendor for system upgrades and patches.
• Maintain compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) regulatory requirements.
• Conduct System Operator training for webTrans, PowerOptix, webOASIS and related systems.
• Provide operational support to System Operators for load calculations, transmission scheduling, metering checkouts, OASIS and related systems.
• Provide customer service to transmission customers and support transmission service scheduling and related issues.
• Maintain compliance with NERC Standard MOD-029 for proper calculation of Available Transfer Capability (ATC).
• Provide functional back up and support for the Manager of Tariff and Contract Administration.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in industry groups and forums related to FERC OASIS and transmission and scheduling compliance, including but not limited to WECC committees and subgroups.
• Monitor and maintain knowledge of FERC, NERC, NAESB, and other regulatory requirements and standards relevant to OASIS and related systems.
• Represent Black Hills Corporation on OATI wesTTrans Management Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years of electric system operations experience required. This may include transmission and distribution system operations, transmission planning, transmission scheduling, energy marketing, generation dispatch.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Software Applications or related technical field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electrical operations, transmission operations and planning, generation and load balance.
• Knowledge of wholesale electric energy and transmission transactions.
• Working knowledge of FERC, NAESB and other regulatory requirements for wholesale electric energy and transmission transactions.
• Knowledge of web-based software systems to support configurations, monitor data and formulas, support system upgrades and relational databases.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under the stress of real-time electric system operations while maintaining professionalism and tact.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse set of individuals.
• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of continuous change.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Requirements: Ability to understand, remember, apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, and communicate routine factual information. Ability to apply common sense in performing job functions, usually within a set of rules or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously (67% or more) required to: use fingers and hands, communicate, and have close visual acuity. Employee is frequently (34-66%) required to: ascend/descend stairs, position self to access lower items, and move about the office. Employee must be able to operate routine office equipment including computers and similar equipment. Must be able to routinely perform this work for an average of 6-8 hours per day and occasional extended hours as necessary. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or continuously to lift, carry, push, pull or sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work environment: Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise level. Must be capable of up to 10% travel (e.g. 2 days/month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining unit agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer focused, growth-oriented utility company that is devoted to our communities. We have a mission to improve life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture sparks unique perspectives, opening doors to new ideas and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 2900 employees and serve 1.2 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package: annual incentive program (based on percentage of eligible earnings), 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, additional Veteran PTO, military leave differential pay, paid holidays and annual floating holidays, company paid short term and long term disability, paid maternity and paternity benefits, health and wellness program, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Corporation does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Black Hills Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

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