Job Description:
Idaho Power headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Regional System Operator I or II to join our team.
It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We're working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers' lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon.
What does a Regional System Operator do for us? They create and issue switching orders involving the distribution system as it pertains to distribution and sub-transmission lines and substations to facilitate maintenance or restoration of power. Requires using the Outage Management System to identify and resolve outages and service events.
Maintains dispatching logs showing all switching and abnormal operating conditions of the distribution and sub transmission power system.
Operates distribution substations using SCADA system.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- IPC dispatching and the IPC electrical distribution system
- Operation of SCADA and OMS
- Idaho Power's dispatching procedures including Clearance and Hot Line Holds Idaho Power's electrical distribution system including the operation of switching devices, capacitor banks, and conductor capacities Operation of SCADA and OMS Outage restoration procedures
Skills in:
- Mathematics, calculators, computers
- Reading feeder maps
- Proper telephone and dispatch radio protocol
- The use of GIS applications (OMS, Arc FM, Filedsmart, etc.)
- The use of computers/technology
Preferred:
- Advanced skills in the reading and understanding of distribution feeder maps, Transmission Single Lines, and Substation switching diagrams
- Following schematics in a digital format
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Calculate line and feeder load
- Identify power switching locations and alternate routes for power
- Troubleshoot the electrical system
- Work well under pressure
- Control emotions in emergency situations
- Work closely with others
- Spend entire shift within confines of Dispatch area
- Work 12-hour rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage 7 days/week (11-13 hour rotating shifts)
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to Multi-task under stressful situations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Regional System Operator I
Experience:
- 4 years of experience in utility trades (such as lines, stations, mobile workforce, generation system operations) or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Preferred:
- Experience in the operation of the electrical distribution system and the use of company computer systems and software such as Exchange, Outlook, Word, Excel, Passport, and CLRIS
Regional System Operator II
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in the operation of the electrical distribution system and the use of Company computer systems and software such as Exchange, Outlook, Word, Excel, Passport, and CLRIS
Preferred:
- Field experience as a lineman, troubleman, dispatch operator or stations technician
- Experience in the use of AutoCad, OMS, and SCADA, Fieldsmart, ARC FM, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires some after hours, on-call support and rotating 11 to 13 hour shifts.
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
