Senior Technical Specialist

7 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States PacifiCorp Full time

Job Summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a highly skilled and experienced technical professional to join our team as a Principal T&D Specialist. This role will provide technical expertise in the power utility electronic communications field, serving as an expert to personnel to investigate and resolve complex issues.

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.
  • 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 to 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.

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, and 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.

Preferences

  • Experience supervising technical personnel.
  • Experience with Ciena OTN & CE equipment.


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