NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Power Control Center Operator
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$86.23/hr - $86.23/hrNEOGOV is looking for a Power Control Center Operator to monitor and operate the electrical grid for Turlock Irrigation District. The role involves ensuring the stable and reliable operation of the bulk electrical system and coordinating water flows and power scheduling.
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Responsibilities
Operate and monitor electrical power transmission, generation and distribution systems through the use of the Energy Management System within the established guidelines
Maximize the efficiency of generating units to supply necessary generation and reserves including monitoring and responding to changes to the natural gas flows
Monitor and coordinate all real time energy schedules and changes through the use of the power scheduling and tagging computer systems, including any necessary tagging approvals
Operate and monitor the District's water distribution facilities including: operating power plants, water diversion facilities, and canal systems to ensure proper water distribution into the canals and rivers
Dispatch on-call personnel and service crews
Respond to and initiate corrective action for security and fire alarms at the District's facilities
Prepare and administer switching orders covering transmission and distribution systems and coordinate facilities outage requests
Respond to after hour customer inquires and service requests
Maintain required records and log sheets
Receive and/or properly relay telephone messages involving District staff
Follow guidelines and perform duties as outlined in the Maintenance and Operations Department handbook
Must work rotating shifts
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to an Associate's degree in math, science, engineering, or other related field. Experience may substitute for education
Completion of an apprentice program or recognized status as a Power Control Center Operator
Possession of a current NERC certification and continuing NERC and WECC education to maintain required certification
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals including internal and external customers; and handle issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
Ability to read and interpret a variety of charts and reports including orders for power, schedules and contracts; deal with a wide variety of problems that occur on the electrical system; and make decisions in a timely manner
Basic computer skills
Must have the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions
Maintain accurate records and log sheets
Benefits
12 paid holidays per calendar year
12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit
2 weeks (7 month through 5th year)
3 weeks (6th year through 9th year)
4 weeks (10th year through 14th year)
4 weeks + 2 days (15th year through 19th year)
4 weeks + 3 days (20th year & thereafter)
Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines.
Prescription Insurance is administered by Express Scripts. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Express Scripts "Mail Order" plan is most cost effective.
Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist.
Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan.
Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000.
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k.
Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings.
Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50.
Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution.
Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire.
Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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