Avangrid Hiring for Area Operator – R-01889-4685 at Augusta, Maine Full Time

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Job Info

POSITION – Union: Area Operator (CMP-ME-AUGUSTA)

NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: CMP-ME-AUGUSTA GENERAL OFFICE

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, supervises monitors, regulates and
coordinates the use of all substations, transmissions facilities and
selected distribution facilities at 34.5 KV and below. Coordinates
transmission and selected distribution outages; conducts load flows;
performs contingency analysis; performs voltage control and dispatch,
and coordinates all switching and tagging on the 34.5 KV system and
selected distribution equipment. Coordinates the responsibilities of
Area Operations with its internal and external customer to insure that
optimum power system efficiency is obtained.

• Serves as central authority to direct all field work by means of
  dispatching orders that are in accordance with CMP Switching and
  Tagging Procedures. Will isolate power system permanent faults and
  restore customer service as well as the power system reliability
  expeditiously and safely. Coordinate with Line and Substation
  Departments to reduce exposure to “Life in Danger” situations, to
  ensure power system integrity is maintained and to minimize the
  duration of customer outages.
• Maintain sufficient reactive voltage support, and minimize losses on
  the 34.5 KV system, by operation of transformers LTCs and
  utilizations of VAR reserves.
• Performs load flow studies and contingency analysis to determine
  power system impact by proposed maintenance applications.
• Take advanced system operations training in voltage control,
  emergency procedure and other areas as needed.
• Has the authority to shed firm load as required maintaining system
  reliability and integrity during emergency conditions without
  obtaining approval from higher-level personnel.
• Manage and dispatch the Outage Management System and utilize
  associated support tools for outage recording and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• Able to make decisions expeditiously and safely during emergencies
• Able to operate dispatch computer and communication equipment
• Able to perform power system contingency analysis
• Working knowledge of construction and operation of power handling
  equipment
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• The company shall not be required to consider Area Operators for
  posting for other Company jobs for two (2) years after the employee
  becomes fully qualified as an Area Operator, but may do so.

Qualifications

Experience/Training:

– At least 6 years of experience including Dispatch-related experience
(i.e., substations, hydro, steam, engineering, line, etc).

– Knowledge about dynamics of a power system, dispatcher tools, relay
schemes and special protection systems.

– Knowledge of the general location and characteristics of all
substations, transmission lines and selected

distribution lines rated at 34.5 KV and below, within area of
responsibility.

R

equired Education:

– Must have at least a two-year degree in Electrical Engineering
Technology or related field or have passed the CMP ETQ exam.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of
the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable
immigration requirements to legally work in that country

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diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we
pr vide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all
employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability,
protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal,
state, or local law.

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Job Posting End Date:

July-19-2024