Distribution System Operator

Distribution System Operator

Johnson City, TX, US, 78636 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 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

Supervisory 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 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

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

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

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.