Plant and System Operators, All Other

Empire Electric Assn • Cortez, CO

408d • $82,805 - $107,203

About The Position

The System Operator is responsible for maintaining the daily operations of the electrical system, including logging system status, managing outage calls, and dispatching service crews. This role requires effective communication with the public and coordination of information related to the electric utility industry. The operator will also utilize the SCADA system to monitor and control electrical equipment remotely, ensuring the reliability and safety of the power system.

Requirements

• Must have an effective working knowledge of RUS specifications and the National Electrical Safety Code.
• Must have knowledge of AC and DC theory as applied to the operation of the electrical power system.
• Must have understanding of interrelationship of power system components such as generators, switchyards, substations, transmission and distribution power lines.
• Must have an understanding of system protection coordination and relaying.
• Ability to operate 10-key adding machine.
• Ability to type with a minimum number of errors.
• Basic PC computer knowledge and related programs.
• Ability to operate and interpret the SCADA system computer.
• Ability to operate the radio and telephone systems.
• Valid Class A CDL Driver's License.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Must have five years directly related work experience in the electric utility industry or prove expertise in lieu of experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily log of system status and crew locations.
• Receives outage and emergency calls and directs crews to remedy the situation.
• Schedules line locates and dispatches service crew.
• Writes, checks and directs all switching orders for the electric system.
• Dispatches orders and relay messages and special instructions to all field personnel.
• Knowledgeable of system maps, customer locations, and power system diagrams.
• Able to coordinate information from the consumer accounting database as it relates to the duties of the position.
• Operates the SCADA system to maintain system status and operate electrical equipment remotely as necessary.
• Physically inspects electric system to verify and record condition.
• Responsible for record-keeping for the duties mentioned above.
• Required to communicate with the public on a positive basis.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance.
• Vacation, sick pay and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED