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A SubTransmission Dispatcher is an electrically trained person who has a functional understanding of substation equipment and line equipment operation, has a clear and thorough understanding of switching processes, and can provide routine and emergency instructions for clearances, assurances, holds, paralleling feeders, charging authorizations and miscellaneous switching procedures.

Ensures relay zones of protection are identified and determines how these will affect system operation in view of switching to be performed.
Monitors and maintains system voltage at acceptable levels to prevent damage to customer equipment and monitors and controls equipment to mitigate line and equipment over-loading conditions.
Monitors and operates the electrical network within the area of responsibility and has a thorough understanding of substation security procedures and established dispatch and field work practices.
Consistently maintains and provides a safe working environment for field employees within the assigned area and scope of responsibility.
This person will also understand and adhere to company policy regarding communication with field operations personnel, as well as understand and adhere to company policy regarding informational updates of system conditions and emergencies to management.
Will understand the requirement to provide the Outage Coordinators with timely, updated information in regards to outages and status of outages, as well as information as to employees who may be actively working after hours.
Shift work may be required.

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the above requirements and have the following:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or will consider electrical theory, applied technical job experience, demonstrated physics aptitude or combination of education and experience.

To apply for this position, please visit our web site at www.pacificorp.com and click on the Careers tab. Reference job number 80711. EOE.

Are you an Outdoor Enthusiast? Clallam County has mild weather and is located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington. We have lakes, mountains, rivers and an ocean sea coast where hunters, fishermen, hikers, campers, bikers, skiers, kayakers and all outdoor enthusiasts gather for an abundance of outdoor fun. The Olympic Peninsula offers great communities, schools and shopping.

We are seeking a Substation Technician to perform installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of electric and substation equipment in a manner that ensures economical use of vehicles, materials and equipment to facilitate accomplishment of the District's mission.

Information on the Beautiful Olympic Peninsula: Our Web site, www.clallampud.net provides links to our community, Chambers of Commerce, schools, lodging, real estate, places to go and things to do on the Peninsula.

To Apply: An application packet, job description and additional information about our company may be retrieved at our Web site at www.clallampud.net. For additional information or assistance contact us at (360) 565-3228. Packets may be returned to P.O. Box 1090, Port Angeles WA 98362.

High Voltage Electrician
The Presidio Trust
Salary: Competitive
Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: June 10, 2008

The Presidio Trust is a Federal government corporation that manages and protects the Presidio of San Francisco as part of the National Park System. The Trust is now accepting applications for the following Federal excepted-service position.

Performs journey-level high voltage electrician work in construction, maintenance and repair of high voltage systems and related systems for commercial buildings and residences. Duties include wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures such as pad mounted transformers, generators, vacuum or air switches, substation circuit breakers, loadbreak elbows and junctions, KWH meters, insulators and other related equipment and hardware; inspection of overhead and underground circuits to identify faulty or worn parts, maintaining, repairing and overhauling if necessary; working on energized or de-energized circuits to maintain or repair high voltage electrical equipment and systems; operating portable tools; installing primary and secondary underground cables in conduit and stringing or resagging overhead conductors; using testing equipment such as dielectric tester (Hypot), meggar, impulse generator, phase sequence meter, phase rotation meter, high voltage phase meter, multi-meter, and transformer tester; terminating and splicing high and low voltage cables utilizing hand taping and pre-molded splice kit (cold or heat shrinkable); operating substation circuit breakers and relays from 4160 to 12000 volts; inspecting wiring and fixtures for conformance to specifications or electrical codes; installing single and three phase kilowatt hour meters and interpreting readings; and using proper safety apparatus, including hot sticks, rubber blankets, line hoses, rubber gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes. Full time position with benefits.

The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To apply call (415) 561-5300 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) to request an application package, OR download the application from our Web site, www.presidio.gov/jobs, and mail the application to Human Resources, Presidio Trust, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052.

TO APPLY: Send resume to Human Resources at PO Box 226, Baker City, OR 97814, or e-mail to jmacy@otecc.com.

Manages the day-to-day operations of a geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Implements and supports Company programs and policies. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget. Develop innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.

This position is located in Walla Walla, Wash. Salary range is $77,800-$01,900 with a 15% AIP/Bonus. Apply to www.pacificorp.com job#080304.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Tacoma Power’s Transmission and Distribution Section is seeking a motivated, team oriented electrical engineer to work on substation projects. This is a project position expected to run through December 31, 2012.

Responsibilities include applying utility industry engineering practices to design substation and switchyard equipment and facilities; specifying and procuring electrical equipment; preparing cost estimates, calculations, reports, and budgets; researching new products and systems; preparing drawings for engineering technicians to create CAD documents; and commissioning and troubleshooting substation equipment.

In addition to the competitive salary, this position includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance plans; paid holidays and personal time off; a deferred compensation plan for public employees (Section 457); and participation in the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System.

Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and is a Washington State Engineer in Training (EIT); is experienced working with transmission and distribution substations, including equipment procurement, installation design, and commissioning of medium- and high-voltage systems; and has a working knowledge of applicable codes and laws. Candidates with similar or related qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Application materials may be obtained online at www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs, or by calling (243) 591-5400.

Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. (KEA) is seeking a Journeyman Substation Electrician. KEA is an electric generation, transmission and distribution cooperative serving Kodiak Island, Alaska, south of Anchorage.

Kodiak Island has spectacular scenic beauty, is a sportsman’s paradise, and offers numerous fishing, hunting and recreational activities. This is the land of wild Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, King Salmon, and the great Kodiak Brown Bear. For more information, visit KEA’s Web site at www.kodiakelectric.com and the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce’s Web site at www.kodiak.org.

Applicants must be a graduate of an approved Electrical Wireman/Electrician/Meterman apprenticeship and have or be able to obtain a current valid State of Alaska Department of Labor Certificate of Fitness as a Journeyman Electrician. A minimum of three years of experience in the electrical field is required.

KEA offers an excellent salary and comprehensive NRECA and IBEW benefits package.

To apply or ask questions, please contact Nancy B. Sweeney, Communications/HR Specialist, at nbsweeney@kodiak.coop, or call (907) 486-7709.

Journey Level Substation Electricians perform skilled journey-level work involving the construction, fabrication, maintenance and repair of electrical substations and secondary network underground facilities. This includes transformers, circuit breakers, switches, network protectors and related equipment. A high degree of skill and safety consciousness is required. The work is frequently performed on or near energized high voltage equipment and/or under unfavorable weather conditions. Work is normally performed under supervision; however, on occasion, employees may work on special assignments without supervision and may supervise skilled and unskilled workers of other classes. Employees in this position may be subject to dangers of exposure to heights, high voltage, hazardous materials, gases, insulating oil and noise from equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Journey-level wire electrician
• Three years’ journey-level utility substation experience during the past five years

If you meet the qualifications, apply online at www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs or submit a completed City of Tacoma Employment Application to City of Tacoma Human Resource Department, 747 Market Street, Room 1336, Tacoma WA 98402.

Metering/Apparatus Technician
Homer Electric Association, Inc.
Salary: Contact utility
Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: February 25, 2008

Homer Electric Association, Inc., is seeking a person to fill the position of Metering/Apparatus Technician in the Kenai office.

Associate’s degree in electronics, or electrical technology, and two years experience in maintaining and installing power metering devices and protective relaying equipment is required.

Installs/maintains large power load and substation metering equipment; receives, inspects, and tests new meters; tests, repairs and replaces single and polyphase meters; investigates and resolves complaints involving power quality and metering; performs maintenance testing and repair of internal workings of substation and line equipment, and other duties as may be required.

Applications may be obtained from either Homer Electric office and mailed to Homer Electric Association, Inc., 3977 Lake Street, Homer, AK 99603, or e-mailed to personnel@homerelectric.com.

HEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruiting will continue until a qualified applicant has been hired.

*The current wage rate paid is a 2007 interim rate subject to increase upon conclusion of contract negotiations. In addition to the wage rate, BPA pays a 4.4% differential, or currently $1.50 per hour, for each non-overtime hour worked. This differential is separate from other premiums that are paid under the collective bargaining agreement.

BPA will pay a recruitment bonus in the amount of $15,670 (22% of annual wage rate) with a three year service agreement.

BPA will pay relocation assistance, when appropriate. The assistance offered includes:

At Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we’ve been powering people and careers since 1937. Regarded as a world leader in power transmission, BPA employees are recognized for their industry expertise and a safety record that consistently outperforms the utility industry standards.

BPA owns and operates one of the nation’s largest high voltage transmission systems with more than 15,000 miles of line and 200+ substations in a service territory that covers all of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana, and outlying areas. BPA also operates large inter-regional transmission lines that connect to Canada, California, the Southwest and eastern Montana. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, BPA provides over a third of the power consumed in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to transmission, BPA helps fund and manage the largest fish and wildlife program in the world; invests in new renewable generating resources for the Northwest such as wind and geothermal projects; and is a leading partner in promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs.

Not only is BPA recognized as a world leader in transmission but BPA has received numerous awards including Oregon State’s “Families in Good Company”. How did we become a world leader? The answer is simple -- our people. And the best part of all, our employees get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA atwww.bpa.gov.

BPA’s Substation Operators operate equipment in an electrical power transmission system substation. Tasks vary with the type of substation to be operated and may include and are not limited to any of the following tasks and conditions. As a BPA Substation Operator you:

Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be done at night and/or under time restraints. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including working weekends and holidays.

BENEFITS
BPA was recently selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the “Families in Good Company” award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it…

HOW TO APPLY
Your application will initially be screened based only on the written material you provide in your application. At a minimum, a complete application includes your Resume; Switching Description, Location Preference Form, and 3 Year Driver’s Record as defined in Announcement #005124-08-DE, SUBSTATION OPERATOR available at www.jobs.bpa.gov/job_search or call (877) 975-4272 for a mailed copy. This announcement will provide you with specific application instructions and detailed qualification requirements. A pre-appointment background investigation is required.

If you have any questions, please contact Terry Klinefelter, HR Specialist at 503-230-5338.

Engineered Solutions Group is a unique company offering a wide range of experience and education in the area of power system operations, engineering, and administration. We provide extensive services from planning studies, design and construction, to periodic testing and maintenance. We are currently seeking a skilled Substation Design Engineer to join our team.

This is a full-time position and requires some travel. Experience utilizing AutoCAD is required. You must have knowledge of NESC code and substation design standards as well. PE is required or the capability of acquiring a PE within six months. You will be responsible for the development of substation design (layout, foundation design, ac/dc design, and ground grid design calculations). Other responsibilities include technical design, project review, development of station design and conscturction standards, drawing specifications, cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management.

Benefits:
ESG offers a great benefit package including Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, 401 (k) Plan, Health Club Membership, Employee Assistance Program, three weeks paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

Location:
Positions are available in our Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska; Redmond and Vancouver, Wash.; and Hailey, Idaho offices.

To apply:
Contact Daniel C. Rogers, Engineered Solutions Group, Inc., 3305 Arctic Blvd, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99503, e-mail: Drogers@epsinc.com, or phone (907) 646-5121.

Grays Harbor PUD, located on southwest coast of Washington, is seeking a Substation Engineer. Performs electrical engineering work required for the planning, design, construction, oversight, and support of the substations, SCADA, and substation automation systems.

This bargaining unit position requires entry-level or greater knowledge of the principals, practices and procedures, including materials, equipment and techniques, used in professional level work in the field of electrical engineering. Qualifications include: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education, Substation Engineering experience with an electric utility, or equivalent experience, is preferred. PE License is desirable.

The District offers a competitive salary (DOE) and excellent benefits. Application and job description can be obtained through PUD office, 2720 Sumner Ave., Aberdeen, WA 98520; (360) 538-6257, (360) 538-6369, 1-800 562-7726, or www.ghpud.org. Application, resume and cover letter are required and will be accepted until position is filled. Submit packet to HR, GH PUD, P.O. Box 480, Aberdeen, WA 98520-0109.