Operations Coordinator

Entergy•Searcy, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe execution of substation construction/maintenance projects for the Transmission PM&C Group. Provides technical support, oversight, scheduling, monitoring, coordination, and management updates for a portfolio of construction projects. This position reports to the Construction Supervisor of Transmission Construction Management MS/NLA and is an integral part of a diverse team consisting of other Operations Coordinators (OCs), Project Managers (PM), Right-of-Way (ROW) agents, Planner Scheduler, and Construction Manager (CM).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in transmission/distribution substation (protection/controls) construction
Technical Knowledge of procedures, maintenance, and operations of transmission and distribution substations
Knowledge of System Protection and Controls
Knowledge of transmission line, substation, relay equipment, material, and construction practices
Strong technical knowledge in substation equipment testing and relay commissioning
Understand and be able to communicate with others in transmission, substation, or protection disciplines.
Strong knowledge of computers and related technology
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks
Excellent leadership skills
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
Ability to work well under pressure
Self-motivated and dependable team player
Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards
Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets
Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics or higher preferred
6+ years of experience in transmission/distribution substation (protection/controls) construction preferred
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change
Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required
Ability to recognize hazards and direct crews in identification
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position None

Responsibilities

Successful candidate should possess strong technical knowledge in Substation Construction (specifically system protection and controls)
Oversee and monitor the testing and commissioning of all substation equipment to include, but not limited to: MV/HV breakers, Power/Auto transformers, CCVT, CT/PT, LA, MOS, Capacitor Banks, Microprocessor Relay, Electromechanical Relay, Bus Differentials, and etc.
Oversee and monitor function testing of all substation equipment to include, but not limited to: powerfactor, capacitance and ratio, CT saturation and polarity, ductor and speed, secondary current injection, DC operation checks and test trips, relay and RTU testing, end-end testing, in-service load checks, and etc.
Candidate needs to have strong knowledge of transmission/distribution SCADA, fiber optics, and relay communication schemes.
Assist in developing detailed construction plans, identifying outage requirements, and overall resource requirements to construct new and modify existing facilities.
Work closely with other construction OCs, Engineers, Operations, and local construction/maintenance groups to ensure scheduled construction plans/outages are optimized.
Work with management, planner schedulers, and engineers to prepare pre-job scope, develop work packages, determine material requirements, and develop total cost estimates.
Assist in developing construction contract bid packages; review responses and participates in vendor selection.
Attend pre-bid meeting with contractors.
Participate in design and constructability reviews.
Coordinate material orders and deliveries, equipment staging and set-up, jobsite readiness, and switching.
Participate in Preconstruction/Safety Kickoff meeting to set contractor expectations (safety, quality, constraints, etc.)
Assist with preparing site specific hazard identification plans.
Ensure contractors are in compliance with Entergy mandated safety training.
Oversee and monitor the safety and performance of contractors and company personnel ensuring crews work safely, efficiently and effectively.
Ensure all facilities and assets are installed and commissioned per the established design and in accordance with company standards and confirmed with diagnostic testing or inspection.
Assist contractor and internal resources in development of Risk Assessments, which include: detailed work instructions, MAL, and MIBAL.
Ensure adherence to approved construction work plans.
Document deviations and seek approval prior to proceeding.
Ensure expected quality is achieved by contractor and ensure QA/QC checklists are completed.
Coordinate Construction Activities with Asset Management, Major Accounts, Telecommunications, and any other groups that affect the project.
Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date and update construction schedules with the construction scheduler.
Ensure quality safety observations/audits/coaching cards and tailboards are being performed.
Document as-built drawings during construction and adhere to configuration management procedures.
Ensure the as-built documentation is complete and complies with process/procedures and standards.
Ensure that SWMS/Asset Data forms, and corresponding photos are completed for all equipment being installed and/or removed prior to energization.
Follow up on the closure of projects ensuring SWMS/SCADA are properly updated and any instruction manuals are developed and available.
Assist in development of EN notifications with supporting documentation (OL1, S05, RITM, SWMS, Load Check Data, Checklists, and other applicable drawings or supporting documentation).
Complete post job audit and ensure jobsite cleanup is complete to include appropriate accounting of excess materials to be either returned to stores or properly moved to another project using appropriate processes and approved procedures.
Work with investment recovery in the salvage of materials. "Follow the Investment Recovery Process''.
Perform contract performance evaluations.
Provide feedback for lessons learned
Provide critical task look ahead to Construction Supervisor weekly.