Distribution System Operator

Location: Johnson City

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

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* 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
  
* Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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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…