Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Denton, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 24-00325 Department: Electric Division: Electric System Operations Opening Date: 11/04/2024 Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt SummaryThis requisition expires on December 2, 2024, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date. Responsible for assisting System Operator II/III with monitoring, operating, and controlling the distribution / transmission system through a System Operations Control Center. Essential Functions and Other Important DutiesEssential Functions:
- Monitors, analyzes, and responds to electric system conditions by monitoring the flow of electricity through the transmission, substations, and distribution system to the customers
- Oversees DME's lock-out tag-out program
- Takes corrective measures during emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures and routes load around the affected area
- Keeps electric crews notified of any changes in feeder routes
- Dispatches troubleshooters for emergency repairs to transmission and distribution feeders and equipment; receives trouble calls from police, fire, and individual customers; relays information to workers assigned to the area in which problem occurs, and utility management concerning system disturbances
- Monitors instruments to ensure electricity flows through the transmission grid properly
- Operates load tap changers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers, re-closing relays, and capacitor bank controls through SCADA control system
- Monitors and operates equipment in substations which change the characteristics of electricity and controls the flow of electricity in and out of substations
- Controls distribution of electric power over feeder circuits from substations; monitors VAR flow of the system and each individual feeder
- Keeps up with capacitor banks, switches, and feeder route locations
- Tags and logs any switches
- Monitors all feeders for trips or lockouts to minimize outages
- Maintains availability list
- Monitors weather and notifies crews of approaching storms
- Confers with operational/engineering personnel regarding the operation of the electric system
- Maintain NERC certification through CEHs
- Complies with NERC standards
- Authority to implement real time actions to ensure the stable operation of the Bulk Electric System
- Assists with providing presentations at Department, City and Public meetings as requested
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and ability to follow all DME and APPA safety rules and regulations
Additional Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job RequirementsMinimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:System Operator I
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office
- 1 year of experience in electrical or related field
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
System Operator II
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office
- 2 years of experience in a 24/7 Electric System Operations Control Center
- NERC certified as a Transmission Operator or higher or be classified as a Journey Lineman with 5 years of experience
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
System Operator III
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office
- 2 years of experience in a 24/7 Electric System Operations Control Center
- NERC certified as Transmission Operator or higher
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
- Ability to respond to off shift emergency call out (will be one of the first employees called to help with system operation / dispatch during major outages)
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Conditions of Employment:
- Must have a valid Class C Driver's License prior to employment
- Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
- Ability to read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
- Ability to work courteously with other employees and customers
- Must be able to obtain NERC (North American Reliability Council) Certification as a Transmission System Operator within twelve (12) months of employment
- Must be able to work rotating shifts as needed
- Ability to progress through the first step of the System Operations progression program within 1 ? years
Preferences:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Experience in Dispatch or in an electric system operation
- Proficient in the use of a computer
- Experience in a municipal government electric utility department
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical RequirementsPhysical Requirements: Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicizedword describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
- Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
- Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
- Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
- Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
- Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency. Codes for ?how often?: Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100-70%) M = moderate (60-30%) I = infrequent (20-10%) A = almost never (