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Duquesne Light Company · 1 month ago

Reliability Engineer III

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. The Reliability Engineer will provide technical support to the Operations Center to ensure system reliability and prepare technical reports to support various operational duties.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Support daily activities of the Operations Center related to the transmission, sub transmission systems, and substation operations

Support activities of the Operations Center related to the daily operations of the Distribution system and associated equipment, as needed

Assist in maintaining accurate distribution circuit metrics, tracking of inoperable equipment, and with investigating customer reliability complaints

Performs as necessary, day ahead and and/or short-term studies to ensure transmission and sub transmission reliability

Assist and work closely with System Planning, Protection, and Compliance as needed

Works with Transmission Planning, SCADA, and the Operations Center to maintain the DLC EMS software program and models

Develop temporary and permanent operating guides and procedures, as needed, to ensure continued reliability of the system

Provides technical support for the Operations Center for various systems and equipment (HPFF Pipe Type cable, MDACs, switchgear, autotransformers,etc.), as necessary

Provides technical support for the System Restoration Plan and other Emergency Plans for the Operations Center

Participates in emergency preparedness drills (GridEx, EarthEx, PJM Grid Security Drill, Storm Drill, etc.)

Prepares reports and maintains databases related to the transmission and sub transmission systems and submits reports as required for internal and external stakeholders

Provides technical support to Operations Center personnel for the development of systems, processes, and technology solutions

Participates in various internal and external committees as needed

Performs other duties as assigned