Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come into the office when collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP.

Join our dynamic Transmission Service Request and Interchange team!Seeking a dynamic individual to lead, innovate, and drive success in the dynamic field of Transmission Services! As Supervisor, you'll manage a small team of two, guiding daily processing of service requests and interchange. Your expertise will ensure compliance with SPP Tariff obligations.
Key Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and systems related to TSR and Interchange.
• Oversight of automated processes facilitating TSR and Interchange functions.
• Ensure compliance with SPP Transmission Services under the SPP OATT and NAESB OASIS.
• Coordination of Interchange-related Business Practices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries regarding selling SPP Transmission service.
• Administration of SPP OASIS under the SPP OATT and NAESB Business Practices.

To be successful as the Supervisor of Transmission Service Request (TSR) and Interchange, we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field of study
• Ten (10) years of electric utility experience related to transmission system dispatch, transmission system operations, rates and regulatory, or another area of responsibility pertinent to Tariff/Interchange Administration; OR Eight (8) years of experience obtained in a responsible role within the SPP Tariff Administration department
• An in-depth knowledge of transmission system operations, NERC Reliability Standards, NAESB Business Practices and FERC orders including but not limited to 888, 889, 638, and 890
• Working knowledge of SPP Criteria, market protocols and the OATT
• Knowledgeable and conversant with tools such as the Open Access Same-time Information System, OASIS Automation, and scheduling systems
• Excellent communication skills, be motivated to take appropriate action when required and have the ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests when resolving problems
• Understanding of, compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred

• Advanced Degree

Position Type And Expected Hours Of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.
Travel RequirementThis position requires limited travel (approximately 15-30%)
SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At SPP we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: LINK
Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)