Job Summary:
Coordinates the outage and permit scheduling for transmission facilities for the utility, affiliates, and third parties to ensure the Electric transmission system is operated in a safe and secure manner. This includes, coordinating maintenance and construction activities involving transmission, generation, SCADA, and related communication systems within the company system.Job Description:
Analyzes and troubleshoots to assess outage risk and develops mitigation plans as needed.
Uses attention to detail skills to provide maintenance schedules, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to the affected parties.
Coordinates long-term outage plan with Capital Projects and Maintenance.
Coordinates the integration of new SCADA facilities including management of SCADA point lists.
Provides Transmission Operators with maintenance plans, assessments, and mitigation plans as required.
Discusses maintenance plans, assessments, and mitigation plan with the Transmission Operators as required to ensure understanding.
Ensures updated substation documentation is available for operating staff in order for these groups to update their substation operating procedures.
Assists in the preparation of switching orders.
Submitting weekly outage reports.
Completes assigned paperwork such as timesheets, policy, and procedure updates in a timely manner.
Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
Follows all policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Additional Job Description:
Education and Experience:
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Transmission/ Distribution Operator or Outage Scheduler. Or Associate Degree in Electrical or Electronic Technology from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the operation of an Electrical Utility.
Preferred Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Electrical or Electronic Technology from an accredited university or college.
Three years of experience as a Transmission Operator of Scheduler or any relevant experience in the operation of an Electrical system.
License/Certifications
Driver’s license
Travel Requirements
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 30%
Overnight required: No
Physical Demands
If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]
Stationary Position -Constantly
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Frequently
Climb - Frequently
Kneel - Frequently
Grab - Frequently
Bend - Seldom
Lift/carry over - 31- 50 LBS
Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to
Working Conditions
Wet or Humid - Seldom
Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
Working in high places - Seldom
Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
Work with Electricity - Seldom
Work with explosives - N/A
Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- N/A
Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions N/A___________
LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.