System Operator

This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the system (transmission, and distribution,) under normal, emergency and outage conditions, complying with the UEC, RUS and NERC/WECC reliability standards.

Requirements

• Determines operating status from personnel, station and equipment logs, dispatch board or automated system monitoring device.
• Operates or directs the operation of station equipment through manual or automated systems.
• Develops, issues, and verifies step-by-step instructions for switching orders with consideration of impact on system status.
• Issues, transfers or releases work clearances.
• Maintains up-to-date system configuration display for real-time system status.
• Isolates the cause and nature of abnormal station, equipment or system conditions and takes action to operate or direct operation of equipment to restore lines and equipment to normal operating conditions.
• Coordinates restoration as well as dispatching and directing personnel in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner in response to electric system outages and emergencies.
• Responsible for managing the processes and relationship with the outage call center vendor (CRC).
• Maintains the UEC electric system using the Outage Management System (OMS) and various related applications.
• Works with Engineering to monitor interconnected system conditions, UEC and interconnected system line flows, voltages, Remedial Action Schemes, and equipment limits during normal and emergency conditions and communicates status to assure prompt response to any potential issues.
• Facilitates and tracks system equipment outages adhering to established UEC and BPA criteria.
• Reviews, comprehends, and applies operational policy and procedural changes in a time constrained atmosphere.
• Performs internal and external notifications of system events in accordance with established requirements.
• Maintains a safety conscious work environment by following Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Delivers information and details for Monthly Board Report
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor or manager.
• Ability to function well under stress, particularly during emergency situations and take prompt, appropriate actions during those situations.

Benefits

• 401(K) up to 11% Company Match
• Pension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits options
• Competitive Wages
• Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidays
• Gym Membership Subsidy
• Employer Sponsored Training
• Various Opportunities for Fundraising and giving back to the community