Transmission and Distribution Specialist

3 days ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States PacifiCorp Full time

Job Summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a highly skilled Transmission and Distribution Specialist to provide technical expertise in the specialized fields of substation apparatus, protection and control equipment or communications equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in substation operations, with a focus on providing expert guidance to personnel in a specialized field to investigate and resolve problem situations or complex issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise to critical and highly complex substation, distribution and transmission operation and control functions within the business.
  • Develop and modify policies and practices to improve the overall operational effectiveness of PacifiCorp's transmission and distribution system.
  • Lead development and implementation 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, legislative requirements and meet all NERC reliability standard requirements.
  • Supervise local relay technicians, communication technicians, and substation journeymen and develop and review daily and weekly schedules when required.
  • Analyze schemes and prints and prepare field notebooks and outlines for installation of substation equipment.
  • Work with engineers and operations staff to resolve system and design issues.
  • Provide training as needed for various departments including dispatch, relay technicians, relay technician trainees, communication technicians, communication technician trainees, substation journeyman, substation journeyman apprentices and switchman.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior and Principal Positions

  • Senior T&D Specialist
    • Provide technical oversight and guidance to the T&D system operations apparatus support staff.
    • Serve as the Company expert in a specialized field and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.
  • Principal T&D Specialist
    • Provide technical oversight and guidance to the T&D system operations apparatus support staff.
    • Serve as the Company expert in a specialized field and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of five years of directly related experience for Senior T&D Specialist position, and a minimum of 15 years of industry experience for Principal T&D Specialist position.
  • Knowledge of the power system.
  • Assessment skills including problem diagnosis and identification of proper methods and techniques to resolve and prevent future problems.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and resolve internal and external customer issues which may be critical, sensitive, or urgent in nature.
  • 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.
  • Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supervising technical personnel.
  • Project management skills.
  • Substation equipment maintenance or engineering experience.

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