Principal T&D Specialist, Portland, OR #111935
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Principal T&D Specialist, Portland, OR #111935
Date: Sep 30, 2024
Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp
JOIN OUR TEAMPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to
grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service
excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and
inclusion. General PurposeProvide technical expertise in the power
utility electronic communications field. Act as an expert to
personnel to investigate and resolve problem situations or complex
issues. Facilitate internal training for communications technicians
and trainees. Research, analyze, develop and implement new
programs, systems and/or processes in response to changing internal
and external conditions. Develop and maintain operational and
procedural documentation.Responsibilities--- Provide technical
oversight and guidance to the T&D support staff.
--- Serve as the Company expert in a specialized field and provide
authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior
management.
--- Provide technical expertise to substation operations personnel,
engineering, and other entities within the business.
--- Develop and modify policies and practices to improve the safety
of personnel, protection of company equipment, and the reliability
of PacifiCorp's transmission and distribution system.
--- Lead the development and implementation of processes and
procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.
--- Evaluate policies, procedures and other documentation and
ensure all aspects of electrical operations are in accordance with
company safety procedures NERC reliability standards, and CIP
compliance requirements.
--- Supervise local relay technicians, communication technicians,
and substation journeymen and develop and review daily and weekly
schedules when required.
--- Review prints, configurations, and setup documentation for
installation of power utility communications equipment.
--- Interface with engineers, equipment manufacturers, and field
operations staff to troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and
design issues.
--- Create commissioning and maintenance forms to ensure that field
personnel properly installs, configures, and programs communication
equipment for safe and reliability operation.
--- Provide training to communication technicians and trainees, as
well as other departments that interface with communications
support group; including dispatch, relay technicians, relay
technician trainees, substation journeyman, substation journeyman
apprentices and wires personnel.Requirements--- Bachelor's Degree
in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent
combination of education and experience.
--- A minimum of 15 years of directly related power utility
electronic communications industry experience.
--- Project management and leadership skills including the ability
to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and
deliver on commitments.
--- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations
while maintaining focus and calmness.
--- Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills
involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand
requirements, present alternatives and recommendations.
--- Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated
tools.
--- Expert knowledge and applications of principles in applicable
area of specialty.
--- Knowledge of the power system.
--- Assessment skills including problem diagnosis and
identification of proper methods and techniques to resolve and
prevent future problems.
--- Ability to work with all levels of an organization including
people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a
member of a team.
--- Expert knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and
vendors.
--- Understanding of applicable company policies, practices and
procedures.
--- Ability to effectively translate technical jargon into layman's
terms.
--- Travel may be required.
--- Respond after hours to support field crews as
requiredPreferences--- Experience supervising technical
personnel.
--- Experience with Ciena OTN & CE equipment.Additional
InformationReq Id: 111935
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Rocky Mountain Power
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $115900-$136300This position is eligible for an
annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of
salary. Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition
assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid
bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we
celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including
gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental
status, marital status or any other category protected by
applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Unless otherwise
required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check and drug screening
including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several
states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon
may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of
Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive
tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered
by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Career Segment: Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Compliance,
Project Manager, Engineer, Energy, Engineering, Legal,
Technology
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