PCC Region System Operator or Trainee (Local 125) - Portland, Oregon - #114192

Description

• Shift work may be required.
• Monitors and operates the electrical network within the area of responsibility and has a thorough understanding of substation security procedures and established dispatch and field work practices.
• Monitors and maintains system voltage at acceptable levels to prevent damage to customer equipment and monitors and controls equipment to mitigate line and equipment over-loading conditions.
• Will understand the requirement to provide the Outage Coordinators with timely, updated information in regards to outages and status of outages, as well as information as to employees who may be actively working after hours.
• Ensures relay zones of protection are identified and determines how these will affect system operation in view of switching to be performed.
• Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment for field employees within the assigned area and scope of responsibility.

Requirements

A System Operator Trainee is expected to move through the training program established by the JQC within the timeline established by the committee.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

A System Operator is an electrically trained person with a current NERC certification who has a functional understanding of substation equipment and line equipment operation, has a clear and thorough understanding of switching processes, and can provide routine and emergency instructions for clearances, assurances, holds, paralleling feeders, charging authorizations and miscellaneous switching procedures.

A System Operator is a System Operator at PCC who monitors and controls the electrical system and alarms, issues holds, clearances and assurances, operates computerized systems (i.e. EMS/SCADA, CADOPS and COMPASS), prepares and executes switching orders, maintains accurate logs and performs dispatching duties as assigned. A System Operator is a qualified Journeyman or non-journeyman meeting the pre-qualifications in Section 14.2.9 and who has successfully completed the System Operator training program.

• Ability to maintain an accurate system log of all pertinent conditions and activities affecting the assigned area in a timely manner.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or will consider electrical theory, applied technical job experience, demonstrated physics aptitude or combination of education and experience.
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent and be a member of IBEW Local 125 in good standing or eligible to join membership.
• Must have unexpired NERC certification
• Thorough working knowledge of APM/Safety Orders and be able to respond promptly to requests for assistance from emergency agencies such as fire, police, medical, etc.
• This person will also understand and adhere to company policy regarding communication with field operations personnel, as well as understand and adhere to company policy regarding informational updates of system conditions and emergencies to management.
• Acceptable verbal, written and word processing skills and be capable of authoring clear, accurate and concise switching procedures using common electric utility dispatching and operating terminology.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and COMPASS, switching orders and scheduling software.
• Competency in the operation of SCADA, CADOPs/netCADOPs, distribution operations systems and related technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze power outages via SCADA and field input.

Benefits

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Hiring Range: $67.35 - $73.50 per hour

Compensation details: 67.35-73.5 Hourly Wage

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance