Operations Technician

Our client, a company in the energy/electrical transmission industry, has an immediate opening for an Operations Technician.

This role will be responsible for the 24/7 operations and support of maintenance activities for the operation of converter stations.

Responsibilities: Work 12-hour shifts, which will be rotated between day (0700-1900 hours) and night (1900-0700 hours), including rotation through day and night shifts on weekends and holidays.

Such work may require operations from converter stations in emergencies Support on-call duties on days not scheduled for shift (based on availability) by backing-up the on-duty operator for absences due to sickness, injury, or emergency Monitor the HVDC transmission system and confirm system availability when in standby/idle operations, calculating ramp rates and entering values, performing remote switching, answering Operations’ phones, executing orders, acknowledging alarms, and dispatching of Operations & Maintenance personnel Maintain Operating Logs, records, disturbance and outage reports, equipment failure reports, and significant event records Assist in maintenance and fault finding/repair at the converter stations during scheduled and forced outages Provide technical support to Project Engineering for specific areas of operations and maintenance-related tasks as necessary.

This includes researching equipment design, developing or reviewing specifications, and procuring materials Other responsibilities as required Requirements: Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or other related disciplines A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues Strong ability to be self-directed regarding learning and discovery Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills and above average math skills Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Familiarity with engineering analysis software and experience with SCADA or control systems is preferable Ability to work a non-traditional work week, including “off-hours” and weekends as business needs dictate Demonstrates safe work habits and understanding of OSHA and NESC standards Basic knowledge of electric utilities and high voltage transmission systems General familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations related to electric transmission Willingness to complete an extensive training program as well as NERC or ISO equivalent certification programs in order to pass a certification exam and/or meet industry requirements and subsequently maintain these qualifications as required Eligible to work in US, Permanent Resident Travel Requirements: Must possess valid driver’s license and be willing and able to travel to/from work sites as necessary with limited advance notice and work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights