Principal T

3 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States PacifiCorp Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal T&D Specialist to join our team at PacifiCorp. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in power utility electronic communications, investigate and resolve problem situations, and facilitate internal training for communications technicians and trainees.

Key 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 reliable 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 required.
Preferences
  • Experience supervising technical personnel.
  • Experience with Ciena OTN & CE equipment.

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