Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher II – Department of Public Utilities-Water Job Application

Overview

Position Title: Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher II

Company: City Of Riverside Ca

Location: Riverside, Ca, US

Job Description:

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER II to fill two (2) vacancies. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, a Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher II performs skilled and lead work in the operation of an electrical power system on an assigned shift, and does related work as required.

Responsibilities:

• May train subordinate Electric Power System Dispatcher I on an assigned shift.
• Write switching programs; operate radio base station; analyze the public’s complaints of electrical, water, and street light problems to determine the corrective action required; monitor Water Division of SCADA terminal; dispatch water troubleshooters and pump operators after hours; dispatch field personnel for after hours water and electric service connections; disconnects and reconnects; maintain a log of operation of the system.
• Has responsibility and jurisdiction for de-energizing lines and equipment for the issuance of clearances and holds to field crews; dispatch instructions to field crews to perform switching operations at substations, on transmission and distribution lines during normal and emergency conditions; monitor and control the electric transmission and distribution system through SCADA control console; operate circuit breakers; operate high voltage equipment and circuits and related operations; take necessary to restore electric service as soon as breakdowns or defective conditions have been identified or corrected; notify authorized persons of emergency condition.
• Monitor, control and regulate the transmission and distribution of electrical power; make quick and concise observations of the condition of lines and equipment during emergency conditions; use judgment to adjust voltages and distribution of power, open and close disconnect switches, short and ground transmission lines and equipment, and place and remove clearance tags on equipment and switches.

Requirements:

• Four years of experience in the dispatching or the operation of an Electrical Power System.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, as assigned, and flexibility to change schedule during emergencies.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• NERC System Operator Certification, or other training program to attain a journeyman status.
• High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Completion of a course of study or certification including courses specifically related to the principles and operation of an Electrical Power System and its components is desired.
• Experience using SCADA energy management systems advanced applications and other analysis tools related to power system studies.
• May require possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based upon operational need and the duties assigned.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts as assigned in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Power system dispatching experience with a utility agency.