PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION : PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636
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.
Position 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 & 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 shiftServes as switching authority as assigned by Distribution Operations Center ManagerResponsible for proper adherence to cooperative policies, operating instructions and proceduresResponsible for accurate, safe and current switching and tagging instruction for assigned operationsTimely and accurate reporting on assigned operationsRespond to system operation failures or abnormalities and recommend corrective actionCommunicate with dispatchers, engineers and field crewsPerform trouble shooting, problem analysis and resolutionAnalyze and validate data to maintain system integrity and power restorationDevelop, approve, analyze and generates daily reportsUtilize SCADA software and hardware to control and monitor the cooperative distribution grid under general supervisionUtilize one lines for the issuance of switching proceduresMonitor conditions which could negatively impact reliabilityRespond to emergenciesUtilize Outage Management System (OMS) for outage dispatch and district updates, including pinging metersMonitor two-way radio communication for all districts, read one lines and maintain system displays and graphicsPrepare and approve switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to switching on lines of power systemsAnticipate and track conditions that could affect operationsReceive power outage telephone calls and dispatch personnel as necessary Maintains outage, substation and system records and provides to other departments as neededCoordinate and perform switching as required for authorized personnelMonitor and operate the SCADA SystemNotify and assist district personnel on outages and emergency conditionsCalculate power equationsAdhere to applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) policies and proceduresMaintain the security of confidential informationStay abreast of advances in technologyDemonstrate regular and prompt attendancePerforms other related duties as necessary or assignedSupervisory and / or Leadership Responsibilities
May provide technical direction to others
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing informationKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer serviceKnowledge of the SCADA host systemKnowledge of basic electricityKnowledge of electrical switching requirementsKnowledge of National Electrical Safety Code and electrical utility operational proceduresKnowledge of radio use etiquetteSkilled in time managementSkilled in managing changing prioritiesSkilled in mathematical abilitiesAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to listen to and understand information verbally and in writingAbility to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problemsAbility to listen to and understand information verbally and in writingMinimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or related technical fieldThree years of directly related experienceDirectly related work experience may substitute for educationValid Texas Driver’s LicensePhysical 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 kneelThe employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of timeThe employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 poundsThe employee may be required to travelThis position requires shift work including nights, weekends, holidays and 10-12 hour workdaysThis position requires after hours on-callThis position is primarily in a secure control room environment and intermittently in the fieldThe employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions including wet and / or humid conditionsThe 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 chemicalsExempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay periodThis position may be required to work more than 40 hours per weekThis 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.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Salary : $78,636
