Responsible for the coordination of activities supporting transmission service to Seminole’s Members, third-party Transmission Service Providers, and neighboring systems. Review, evaluate and recommend modifications, as necessary, to the components of the transmission tariff to third-party users of Seminole’s transmission system, in coordination with Seminole’s Rate Department. Coordinate annual loss factor verification for third-party Transmission Service Providers. Responsible for tracking and ensuring adherence to all requirements within Seminole’s transmission service agreements with third parties. Facilitate review of and provide meaningful input and recommendations on activities impacting transmission rates of third-party Transmission Service Providers, and their respective service agreements, including the transmission formula rate annual update process and all other Transmission provider rate filings submitted with FERC. Keep apprised of and champion the necessary changes to Seminole processes and procedures in connection with changes in Federal, State and Cooperative guidelines, policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Support management, legal and regulatory staff in reviewing and developing discovery requests for Transmission Service Provider rate cases, including but not limited to the review of construction work in progress (CWIP), transmission loss calculations, depreciation studies/cases, return on equity, and annual true ups of Transmission Service Provider rates
Review, develop, and recommend changes to Seminole’s budgeting and accrual rates associated with transmission service received by third-party Transmission Service Providers, as well as Seminole’s transmission service rate to third parties
Collaborate with Seminole’s Rate Department, third-party contractors and consultants on activities related to the cost of service and rate design for development of transmission rates.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on evaluations of economic projects to determine rate impacts
Post transmission reservations, FERC mandated documents and studies, assist entities in gaining access to Seminole’s OASIS site and making reservations, and assure the content of Seminole’s OASIS site is accurate and timely
Participate in regional processes that have potential impact on transmission service, such as the FRCC Order 1000 regional process through the FRCC Regional Projects Subcommittees
Reviews issuances and submissions in FERC proceedings, including but not limited to Notices of Inquiry, Advanced Notices of Rulemaking and Notices of Rulemaking, related to wholesale transmission policies and procedures. Provides support in the development of Seminole’s positions and comments in such proceedings in coordination with Seminole’s Legal Department.
Support the timely and accurate reporting of annual requirements/conditions for transmission service under the OATT of Seminole’s Transmission Service Providers, as well as service and interconnection agreements with third parties
Support management in the updating of all applicable departmental practices, application documents, FAQs, and procedures.
Ensure these documents are up-to-date and reflective of changes in industry standards, practices, and internal structure
Coordinate new or modifications to Member delivery points with stakeholders within the organization and with Seminole’s respective Transmission Service Providers
Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
Working Conditions
Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. While working in substations there are the potential for exposure to hazards typical of a utility working environment. Must be able to follow established protective measures including, recognizing risk and properly wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications and Education Requirements
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. Eight (8) years of progressive experience in electric utility environment including at least five (5) years of direct experience in utility rates or transmission policy related to an electric utility environment, three (3) years of experience in transmission planning experience preferred. Familiarity with matters relating to FERC, uniform system of accounts (USoA), Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT) and transmission markets. General knowledge of transmission rate development practices. Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree is a plus.
Core Competencies:Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven, Professional
Technical Competencies/Skills:
System Planning
FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs
Transmission Service Agreements
PURPA
OASIS Service Requests
Rate Making Principles
Data Analytics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Soft Competencies/Skills:
Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
