Power Systems Coordinator II

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

11h•$40 - $65

About The Position

This is responsible technical work requiring independent judgement involving the operation and control of the overall safety and reliability of the bulk electric utilities system. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of management responsibility and from lower classes by its advanced technical skill and supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and six years’ experience in electric generation, transmission, and distribution, or completion of the progression-through-training program established for the Power System Coordinator I classification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
North American Reliability Council Certification ( NERC) level BT or higher required.
Considerable knowledge of principles of electrical theory as applied to power systems, wiring systems, and energy dispatching and distribution operations.
Considerable knowledge of the relationship of power dispatching and distribution functions to the entire electric generation, transmission, and distribution system.
Considerable knowledge of electric theory as it pertains to load flows, frequency, system stability, and interchange contracts.
Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.
Considerable knowledge of safety policies and operating procedures of the utility system.
Considerable knowledge of the geographic area served by Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Working knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
Working knowledge of materials and equipment used in an electric system.
Working knowledge of the City of Gainesville Disaster Preparedness Plan.
Some knowledge of digital computer operation and theory.
Ability to keep complex operating records and to prepare reports on operations.
Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
Ability to read and understand one line diagrams, schematics, and other system documents in and electronic environment or hard copy.
Ability to multi-task in normal and emergency situations.
Must possess normal color vision.

Responsibilities

Operates all SCADA, AGC, and EDC equipment in monitoring and controlling of electric generation, transmission systems of the electric utilities system.
Allocates loading of power generation units, considering unit availabilities, efficiencies, capabilities, reserves, and fuels.
Schedules power interchange over tie lines according to economic factors and operating conditions.
Monitors and evaluates the condition of the Bulk Electric System on a continuous basis, anticipating potential operating and loading problems, and implementing approved strategies to mitigate, or react to, adverse system conditions.
Approves and writes Transmission Switching Orders.
Approves tags and transactions.
Develops mitigations for real time contingencies on GRU’s Bulk Electric System.
Coordinates the sale and purchase of Energy with GRU’s Marketer (TEA).
Monitors system security, transmission voltages, power factor, and flows.
Monitors and regulates energy flow within the system and over tie lines.
Schedules and coordinates outages of generating, transmission, metering and control facilities with operating and maintenance personnel and with interconnected utilities.
Takes corrective action to minimize service interruptions and equipment damage during system emergencies.
Monitors and facilitates proper execution of switching orders, performing 3-way communication.
Grants and maintains work clearances required to safely perform work on the Bulk Electric System.
Controls peaking units, transmission switches and breakers, and load tap changing as required.
Complies with all established standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines of regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to, the North American Reliability Council (NERC), the City of Gainesville, and GRU.
Maintains appropriate logs and records of necessary data regarding GRU’s Electric System and its Generation Units.
Communicates using telephones, hot line telephones, computer, and radio.
Provides training and supervision to lower level Power System Coordinators.
Required to respond to work under emergency conditions.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
May act in the absence of the manager.
May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure.
Performs other related duties as assigned.