UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER I or II

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher I or II to fill one (1) vacancy in the Electric Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Under lead supervision, a Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher I will assist in the operation and minor repair of an electric Power system on an assigned shift; and to do related work as required. Salary Range = $54.06 per hour - $65.71 per hour. Under general supervision, a Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher II will perform skilled and lead work in the operation of electrical power system on an assigned shift, and to do related work as required. Salary Range = $60.06 per hour - $73.02 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Three years of experience in the field of electrical engineering and/or high voltage electrical work (for Dispatcher I).
Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned in a 24/7/365 environment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Four years of experience in the dispatching or the operation of an Electrical Power System (for Dispatcher II, Option I).
Three years of experience in the field of electrical engineering and/or high voltage electrical work AND one year of experience performing duties equivalent to an entry level power system dispatcher assisting in the operation of an electric power system (for Dispatcher II, Option II).
Completion of the Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher training program (for Dispatcher II).

Nice To Haves

Some college level courses related to the principles and operation of an electric power system and its components is highly desirable (for Dispatcher I).
Qualified person (QP) or qualified electrical worker (QEW) experience locally operating substation equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnects, station grounds, load tap changers, capacitor banks, and various controls and ancillary devices related to an electric sub-transmission system.
Detailed understanding of safety precautions, practices, procedures, and regulations for the operation of electric transmission and distribution systems.
Completion of a course of study or certification including courses specifically related to the principles and operation of an Electrical Power System and its components is desired (for Dispatcher II).

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain electric substations on an assigned shift
Monitor, control and regulate the transmission and distribution of electric power
Make quick and concise observations of the condition of lines and equipment during emergency conditions
Use judgment to adjust voltages and distribution of power, open and close disconnect switches, short and ground transmission lines and equipment, and place and remove clearance tags on equipment and switches.
Monitor and control the electric transmission and distribution system through SCADA control console
Operate circuit breakers
Operate high voltage equipment and circuits and related operations
Take steps necessary to restore electric service as soon as breakdowns of defective conditions have been identified or corrected
Notify authorized persons of emergency condition.
Write switching programs
Operate radio base station
Analyze the public’s complaints of electrical, water and street light problems to determine the corrective action required
Monitor Water Division SCADA terminal
Dispatch water troubleshooters and pump operators after hours
Dispatch field personnel for after-hours water and electric service connections, disconnects and reconnects
Maintain a log of operation of the system.
Has responsibility and jurisdiction for de-energizing lines and equipment for the issuance of clearances and holds to field crews
Dispatch instructions to field crews to perform switching operations at substations, on transmission and distribution lines during normal and emergency conditions
May train subordinate Electric Power System Dispatcher I on an assigned shift.