PCC System Operator or Trainee (Local 125) – Portland, Oregon – #108418 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216)
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Responsibilities
A PCC Region System Operator is responsible for monitoring and directing the safe and reliable operation of electric transmission, substation, and distribution systems. System Operators are trained, certified and responsible for writing and directing primary voltage planned and emergency switching as well as alarm response and outage restoration dispatching duties as assigned. System Operators are trained, certified and responsible for ensuring operations adhere to relevant Federal safe work practices (OSHA 1910.269), Union/Company accident prevention manuals and critical infrastructure protection (NERC) and standards of conduct (FERC) regulation.
- Performs fault location, isolation, and load restoration techniques and the communication therein to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.
- 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 electric equipment and monitors and controls equipment to mitigate line and equipment over-loading conditions.
