PCC Region System Operator or Trainee (Local 125) - Portland, Oregon - #114192
About The Position
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging. General Purpose 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. A System Operator Trainee is expected to move through the training program established by the JQC within the timeline established by the committee. After hours call out for the work described above shall first be to the System Operator, second the Leads, and third to the General Foreman, .
Requirements
- Must have unexpired NERC certification
- 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.
- 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.
- Familiarity with Word, Excel, and COMPASS, switching orders and scheduling software.
- Ability to maintain an accurate system log of all pertinent conditions and activities affecting the assigned area in a timely manner.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or will consider electrical theory, applied technical job experience, demonstrated physics aptitude or combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensures relay zones of protection are identified and determines how these will affect system operation in view of switching to be performed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment for field employees within the assigned area and scope of responsibility.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shift work may be required.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Utilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
