Job Description:

Responsible for the administration Tri-State’s Generator Interconnection Program in accordance with Tri-State’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), and the development of tariff related transmission rates. The position oversees the collection and verification of all data necessary to develop multiple transmission revenue requirements and coordinates technical resources, both internal and external, to support the timely and efficient completion of transmission studies and agreements in support of such interconnections. Leads a team of interconnection administrators, transmission rate and policy analysts to ensure that Tri-State adheres to the applicable OATT governing transmission assets.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

OATT Manager

Hiring Salary Range: $140,000-$191,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and implementation of transmission revenue requirements and rates for all of Tri-State’s transmission assets.

• Gather, analyze, and input all data required to prepare a comprehensive transmission rate design template.

• Review transmission asset and expense data.

• Oversee the process for separating non-tariff transmission assets from tariff transmission assets.

• Implement procedures for the annual update of Tri-State’s transmission rates.

• Assist in the development of various analyses and financial models relative to rates and rate design.

• Assist in the preparation of filings including testimony, workpapers, and exhibits to applicable regulatory authorities. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies.

• Coordinate interveners Commission staff data request responses on technical issues during rate filings and assist in support required during the hearing process.

• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of regulatory rulings, proceedings, and industry trends relevant to transmission ratemaking.

• Interpret and answer internal and external inquiries concerning transmission rate related issues.

• Actively participate in selected committees and working groups.

• Develop rates for other potential joint transmission rate activities.

• Accurately determine the correct transmission costs and loads.

• Collaborate with other regional transmission providers to reach agreement on consistent application of accounting data.

• Critique other transmission providers’ revenue requirement for consistency with agreed upon practices.

• Provide support, as needed, for coordination with rate design(s) associated with providing service to Tri-State Member Systems.

• Lead the development facilities use rates for non-OATT transmission assets.

• Support the development of contracts and agreements in accordance with Tri-State’s and regional transmission provider’s OATTs.

• Manage the Large and Small Generation Interconnection Procedures (LGIP, SGIP), which includes telephone and e-mail communications and correspondence with the Interconnection Customers (ICs) with regard to project status, disposition of funds, invoices, and requisite meetings; coordinate outside contractor applications; track milestone dates and deliverables to ensure compliance with the OATT; and provide periodic status reports to the management.

• Track and maintain all active LGIP and SGIP projects; process withdrawals, including calculating and transmitting refunds or invoices as specified in the OATT; assign and track Queue position.

• Act as the primary point of contact in support of Tri-State’s LGIP and SGIP, including but not limited to, LGIP and SGIP requirements, tariff interpretations, and potential points of interconnection.

• Provide support to other Transmission contracts, policy, engineering, operations, and planning staffs, including but not limited to:

• Open Access Transmission Tariff agreements and updates.

• Generator Interconnection agreements and updates.

• OASIS (Open Access Same-Time Information System) management and postings.

• Enterprise Focus Responsibility: Understand and embrace the tenants of the annual Business Plan, and ensure adherence to enterprise vision, mission, values, strategies, goals, objectives and priorities.

• Member System Focus Responsibility: Continually support Tri-State’s Mission and identify opportunities to serve Member Systems more effectively. Is a champion of the cooperative business model and embraces the Cooperative Principles, as described below.

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.

• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• B.S. degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Contracts or related area of study, or equivalent experience gained through progressively greater responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of electric power systems and transmission tariffs.

• Extensive knowledge of FERC procedures and regulations.

• Extensive knowledge of transmission related rate setting practices and processes.

• Strong ability to build strong relationships with accounting and engineering staffs, other utilities, external entities, and Members.

• Excellent written and verbal communications and the ability to articulate complex accounting issues to a broad audience.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, driving solutions through to completion.

Experience

• Eight (8) years of progressive experience with an electric utility in planning, administration, operations, engineering, accounting, or contracting.

Other:

• Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience preferred.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 172

Job Category: Transmission Operations

Posting Date: 2024-07-01T16:09:27+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $140,000-$191,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.