Principal T&D Specialist, Portland, OR #111935
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Principal T&D Specialist, Portland, OR #111935 Date: Sep 30,
2024 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp JOIN OUR
TEAMPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and
sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence,
environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General PurposeProvide technical expertise in the power utility
electronic communications field. Act as an expert to personnel to
investigate and resolve problem situations or complex issues.
Facilitate internal training for communications technicians and
trainees. Research, analyze, develop and implement new programs,
systems and/or processes in response to changing internal and
external conditions. Develop and maintain operational and
procedural documentation.Responsibilities--- Provide technical
oversight and guidance to the T&D support staff.--- Serve as
the Company expert in a specialized field and provide authoritative
consultation and recommendations to senior management.--- Provide
technical expertise to substation operations personnel,
engineering, and other entities within the business. --- Develop
and modify policies and practices to improve the safety of
personnel, protection of company equipment, and the reliability of
PacifiCorp's transmission and distribution system.--- Lead the
development and implementation of processes and procedures to
enhance operational effectiveness. --- Evaluate policies,
procedures and other documentation and ensure all aspects of
electrical operations are in accordance with company safety
procedures NERC reliability standards, and CIP compliance
requirements. --- Supervise local relay technicians, communication
technicians, and substation journeymen and develop and review daily
and weekly schedules when required.--- Review prints,
configurations, and setup documentation for installation of power
utility communications equipment.--- Interface with engineers,
equipment manufacturers, and field operations staff to
troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and design issues.---
Create commissioning and maintenance forms to ensure that field
personnel properly installs, configures, and programs communication
equipment for safe and reliability operation. --- Provide training
to communication technicians and trainees, as well as other
departments that interface with communications support group;
including dispatch, relay technicians, relay technician trainees,
substation journeyman, substation journeyman apprentices and wires
personnel.Requirements--- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical
Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of
education and experience. --- A minimum of 15 years of directly
related power utility electronic communications industry
experience.--- Project management and leadership skills including
the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines,
budgets, and deliver on commitments.--- Ability to perform
effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and
calmness.--- Highest level of communication and interpersonal
skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to
understand requirements, present alternatives and
recommendations.--- Proficient with the use of personal computers
and automated tools.--- Expert knowledge and applications of
principles in applicable area of specialty.--- Knowledge of the
power system. --- Assessment skills including problem diagnosis and
identification of proper methods and techniques to resolve and
prevent future problems.--- Ability to work with all levels of an
organization including people with different styles and
backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.--- Expert
knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and vendors.---
Understanding of applicable company policies, practices and
procedures.--- Ability to effectively translate technical jargon
into layman's terms. --- Travel may be required.--- Respond after
hours to support field crews as requiredPreferences--- Experience
supervising technical personnel.--- Experience with Ciena OTN & CE
equipment.Additional InformationReq Id: 111935Company Code:
PacificorpPrimary Location: PORTLANDDepartment: Rocky Mountain
PowerSchedule: DaysPersonnel Subarea: ExemptHiring Range:
$115900-$136300This position is eligible for an annual
discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of
salary. Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition
assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid
bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we
celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including
gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental
status, marital status or any other category protected by
applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Unless otherwise
required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check and drug screening
including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several
states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon
may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of
Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive
tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered
by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Career Segment:
Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Compliance, Project Manager,
Engineer, Energy, Engineering, Legal,
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