Power System Operator II

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Keystone Heights, FL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Individuals in positions allocated to this class perform efficient, courteous and reliable dispatching service involved in the operation of the power system. This includes receiving and dispatching trouble calls and other calls for service, making sound decisions and taking appropriate action by restoring service utilizing supervisory control on transmission and distribution systems in accordance with operating procedures.
During the first six (6) months in this classification, work will be performed under the guidance of an assigned Power System Operator II while working their shift.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Energy Control Supervisor who evaluates performance on a periodic basis through monitoring of dispatching service and feedback from operating units.

Requirements

• This position requires an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university plus additional training consisting of the Clay Electric Cooperative’s Power System Operator Development Training Program, and two (2) years of experience monitoring the power system and restoring service by a supervisory control system within an electric distribution utility preferably through the progression of Power System Operator II work.
• Additional related job experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Work in a utility environment, in overhead or underground distribution, substation or transmission line construction and maintenance or related duties may be substituted for the required additional training consisting of the Clay Electric Cooperative’s Power System Operator Development Training Program.
• Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• This position requires the employee to be capable of working a shift by themselves within six (6) months of employment.
• Additional training is required consisting of Clay Electric Cooperative’s Power System Operator Development Training Program Module 3 within the first eighteen (18) months in the position.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and apply software programs to job responsibilities.
• Ability to operate, use and respond to alarms on the SCADA/Worldview system, the outage analysis system, the CIS system, radios, facility security, burglar alarm and fire alarm systems.
• Thorough knowledge of all Energy Control Center equipment, operating manuals, computer programs, and Clay Electric’s substations, transmission and distribution systems.
• Excellent communication skills, in both listening and speaking, including legible handwriting.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to get along with other people.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies and to give and follow complex written and oral directions in exact detail.
• Ability to perform or switch between multiple tasks or duties simultaneously.
• This position requires the employee to work shift work and be available for call-in when necessary.
• Employees in this position shall comply with Policy 110., "Residence Required in Districts and Operations Department”.

Responsibilities

• Performs Dispatching Services. Receives and dispatches trouble calls and other calls for service. Dispatches service crews during outages. Coordinates with power suppliers and other personnel during major outages or required switching. Writes and executes switching orders for, and issues clearances on, transmission and substation equipment in parts of the system covered by Energy Control operating jurisdiction, in a manner that will ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Supervisory Control System. Makes decisions and restores service by supervisory control on transmission and distribution systems in accordance with operating procedures. Implements the Cooperative’s load shedding procedures during generating capacity shortages or emergency conditions when requested by Seminole Electric Cooperative’s System Coordinator or the FRCC Reliability Coordinator. Controls generators and load management systems as requested by Seminole Electric Cooperative.
• Monitors Power System. Monitors voltage and load levels on the power system and takes corrective action on system alarms for SCADA/Load Management and power system. Receives and relays pertinent information and data as received. Obtains weather information important to system operation and load management and takes appropriate action as necessary. Reports major outages and other unusual conditions to the Energy Control Supervisor.
• Operation of Equipment. Operates all equipment associated with the Energy Control Center such as computer systems, radios, printers and load management equipment.
• Produces and Distributes Documentation. Maintains records and logs as required by operating procedures. Distributes documents to appropriate personnel.
• Coordination. Assists with coordinating activities between the Cooperative and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy Florida on repair and patrol of their lines during routine and emergency conditions.
• Safety. Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position.
• Other Essential Duties. Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, includes responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.
• Performs duties pertaining to burglar alarms, fire alarms, security and use of facilities after hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree