PCC System Operator or Trainee (Local 125) - Portland, Oregon - #108418

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

A PCC Region System Operator is responsible for monitoring and directing the safe and reliable operation of electric transmission, substation, and distribution systems. System Operators are trained, certified and responsible for writing and directing primary voltage planned and emergency switching as well as alarm response and outage restoration dispatching duties as assigned. System Operators are trained, certified and responsible for ensuring operations adhere to relevant Federal safe work practices (OSHA 1910.269), Union/Company accident prevention manuals and critical infrastructure protection (NERC) and standards of conduct (FERC) regulation.

• Performs fault location, isolation, and load restoration techniques and the communication therein to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.
• Ensures relay zones of protection are identified and determines how these will affect system operation in view of switching to be performed.
• Monitors and maintains system voltage at acceptable levels to prevent damage to electric equipment and monitors and controls equipment to mitigate line and equipment over-loading conditions.
• Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment for field employees within the assigned area and scope of responsibility.
• Onsite shift work is required.

Requirements

System Operator Classification Requirements

• An active NERC certification (RC, TSO)
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent and be a member of IBEW Local 125 in good standing or eligible to join membership
• Demonstrated understanding of electric theory and operation
• Competency and experience in the operation of SCADA EMS, Outage Management Systems, Network Management Systems and related electronic switch writing technologies. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications
• Acceptable verbal, written and word processing skills and be capable of authoring clear, accurate and concise switching procedures using common electric utility dispatching and operating terminology
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA 1910.269 and derived high voltage company safety manuals
• Able to respond promptly to requests for assistance from emergency agencies such as fire, police, medical, etc

System Operator Trainee Classification Requirements

• An expired or no NERC certification (RC, TSO)
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent and be a member of IBEW Local 125 in good standing or eligible to join membership
• Demonstrated understanding of electric theory and operation
• Acceptable verbal, written and word processing skills and be capable of authoring clear, accurate and concise instructions
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite tools Familiarity with OSHA 1910.269
• Able to respond promptly to requests for assistance from emergency agencies such as fire, police, medical, etc

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, electric journeymen qualification, or completion of trade schooling relevant to power system engineering, design, or operations.
• Previous experience as an electric system operator or power dispatcher

Additional Information

Req Id: 108418 
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon   
Department: Rocky Mountain Power 
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125
Hiring Range: $65.71 per hour for PCC System Operator Trainee, $71.71 per hour for PCC System Operator

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.