Apprentice Power Control Center Operator

JOB JOB SUMMARYUnder immediate supervision to work with and assist a Power Control Center Operator in the monitoring and operating the District’s electrical grid as defined by North American Electrical Reliability Council (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) standards and procedures, including the authority and responsibility to implement real-time actions that ensure the stable and reliable operation of the bulk electrical system. Monitor and coordinate water flows, power scheduling, after hours customer assistance and emergency response. Monitor the security and fire alarms for the District’s offices, substations and power plants. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuring the apprentice training period, perform progressively more difficult and technical duties as described below. Operate and monitor electrical power transmission, generation and distribution systems through the use of the Energy Management System within the established guidelines. Maximize the efficiency of generating units to supply necessary generation and reserves including monitoring and responding to changes to the natural gas flows. Monitor and coordinate all real time energy schedules and changes through the use of the power scheduling and tagging computer systems, including any necessary tagging approvals. Operate and monitor the District’s water distribution facilities including: operating power plants, water diversion facilities, and canal systems to ensure proper water distribution into the canals and rivers. Dispatch on-call personnel and service crews. Respond to and initiate corrective action for security and fire alarms at the District’s facilities. Dispatch switching orders covering transmission and distribution systems. Respond to after hour customer inquires and service requests. Maintain required records and log sheets. Receive and/or properly relay telephone messages involving District staff. Follow guidelines and perform duties as outlined in the Maintenance and Operations Department handbook. Update switching maps.Must work rotating shifts. Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Necessary Special RequirementsPossession of an appropriate California driver's license.SELECTION CRITERIAItem Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score Written Examination 70%(Weight 30%)Oral Interview 70%(Weight 70%)Medical ExaminationThis position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org. POSTINGInternal applicants may apply beginning Friday, August 16, 2024 until Thursday, August 29, 2024 by 4:30 p.m.Second Posting - Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Friday, September 6, 2024 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration. Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after the posting closes Christian RuizHuman Resources Technician(209) 883-8253