Electric Utility Senior System Operator – Transmission and Distribution (NERC Certification Rate)

The City of Redding Electric Utility is accepting applications for the position of Electric Utility Senior System Operator – Transmission and Distribution (NERC Certification Rate). The ideal candidate is an experienced electric system operator with strong knowledge of transmission and distribution operations and real-time power system coordination. This individual serves as a reliable lead in the Power Control Center, providing guidance to staff, supporting shift operations, and maintaining safe, continuous system reliability.

At REU, we believe successful teams follow the “Humble, Hungry, and Smart” motto. As an organization, being “Humble” means valuing all our employees’ contributions as we find the best ways to serve our community. Being “Hungry” means providing the best service possible and challenging ourselves to go above and beyond every day as we work to meet and exceed our goals. The ability to collaborate and adapt to the needs of our teams and community is a “Smart” way to garner results that positively impact our city. If you embrace these core values, you are encouraged to apply for a rewarding career with REU.

Our mission is simple: to improve public safety and provide reliable, cost-effective services for the people and businesses in Redding, California. Our employees are vital to our success as a publicly-owned utility in this mission.

We value the diverse range of skills and talents it takes to deliver excellent service to our community.  We invest in and empower our employees through our commitment to continued professional development opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Please consider one of the great career opportunities available at REU!

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We are looking for someone to:

•  Direct and supervise assigned personnel in their related duties to coordinate activities with operation of the City of Redding electric power system.
• Assist REU designated trainer administer training materials and programs for both in-house and outside training venues and track and monitor training programs and hours.
• Inform relevant parties of system outage status in a timely fashion and provide periodic updates for the duration of the outage.  During SOP-200 emergency situations, provide REU PIO with system outage status as requested.
• Evaluate assigned personnel job performance and recommend personnel actions such as merit increases, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist Standard Owner to ensure all applicable NERC and WECC reliability standards for the Transmission and Distribution System Operator desk are in full compliance, report non-compliance events as required by applicable procedures. Maintain applicable reliability certifications as required.

Qualifications we're looking for:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of engineering, supervision, and business management; electric substations
  Electric generating stations
• Switching and dispatching operations
• Methods applied in coordinating load, distribution and transmission requirements
• System Operations-related safety rules and regulations
• Mathematics as it pertains to electric utility operations; and effective supervisory skills and techniques
• NERC requirements associated with Transmission System Operator duties

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with the public and employees
• Exercise sound judgment in coordinating safety of personnel and equipment during emergencies
• Maintain effective relations with public, other utilities and with City personnel
• Work harmoniously with other employees, both internal and external to the Utility

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

• Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, with some emphasis in physics, science, mathematics and communications courses
• Typical experience would include five years of power dispatching experience or seven years of increasingly responsible experience in power substation, generation, and dispatching operations
• Possession of a NERC Certificate in one of the following areas: Reliability Operator, Balancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator, Transmission Operator

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Process:

• Final appointment is contingent upon:
• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test (depending on position)

Veteran’s Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating Honorable Discharge from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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