Pedernales Electric Cooperative

+ KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.. Coordinates the above activities with LCRA and/or the PEC Transmission Control Center and other regions when system conditions cross jurisdictional lines.. Join PECAt PEC, we know happy employees produce great work.. As a PEC employee, you'll find we're always willing to invest in you - because we know that we do better when you do better.

system operator

$36.60 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 South Avenue F, Johnson City, TX 78636Position Summary This position is responsible for coordinating, directing switching and tagging; writing, checking and issuing clearances to field personnel; monitoring of loads, emergency restoration and associated reporting for the electric distribution system. Coordinates the above activities with LCRA and/or the PEC Transmission Control Center and other regions when system conditions cross jurisdictional lines.Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Assist with training staff that supports 24/7 real-time control system integrity to ensure the highest operational reliability and system availability.   Provide efficient direction of restoration activities during assigned shift   Serves as switching authority as assigned by Distribution Operations Center Manager   Responsible for proper adherence to cooperative policies, operating instructions and procedures   Responsible for accurate, safe and current switching and tagging instruction for assigned operations   Timely and accurate reporting on assigned operations   Respond to system operation failures or abnormalities and recommend corrective action   Communicate with dispatchers, engineers and field crews   Perform trouble shooting, problem analysis and resolution   Analyze and validate data to maintain system integrity and power restoration   Develop, approve, analyze and generates daily reports   Utilize SCADA software and hardware to control and monitor the cooperative distribution grid under general supervision   Utilize one lines for the issuance of switching procedures   Monitor conditions which could negatively impact reliability   Respond to emergencies   Utilize Outage Management System (OMS) for outage dispatch and district updates, including pinging meters   Monitor two-way radio communication for all districts, read one lines and maintain system displays and graphics   Prepare and approve switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to switching on lines of power systems   Anticipate and track conditions that could affect operations   Receive power outage telephone calls and dispatch personnel as necessary Maintains outage, substation and system records and provides to other departments as needed   Coordinate and perform switching as required for authorized personnel   Monitor and operate the SCADA System   Notify and assist district personnel on outages and emergency conditions   Calculate power equations   Adhere to applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) policies and procedures  •Maintain the security of confidential information•Stay abreast of advances in technology•Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance•Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities May provide technical direction to othersKnowledge, Skills and Abilities  Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information   Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service   Knowledge of the SCADA host system   Knowledge of basic electricity   Knowledge of electrical switching requirements   Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code and electrical utility operational procedures   Knowledge of radio use etiquette   Skilled in time management   Skilled in managing changing priorities   Skilled in mathematical abilities   Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing   Ability to listen to and understand information verbally and in writing   Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems   Ability to listen to and understand information verbally and in writing  Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)  Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field   Three years of directly related experience   Directly related work experience may substitute for education   Valid Texas Driver's License  Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel   The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time   The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds   The employee may be required to travel   This position requires shift work including nights, weekends, holidays and 10-12 hour workdays   This position requires after hours on-call   This position is primarily in a secure control room environment and intermittently in the field   The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions   The employee may be required to work from ladders in confined spaces and occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; toxic or caustic chemicals   Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period   This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week  This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Join PECAt PEC, we know happy employees produce great work. As a PEC employee, you'll find we're always willing to invest in you - because we know that we do better when you do better.

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