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Assistant Station Meter and Relay Technician (Local 659) – Klamath Falls, Oregon – #108025 (Klamath Falls, Oregon, OR, US, 97601)

May 27, 2022

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PacifiCorp 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 Purpose

Union Field Operations Careers

Pacific Power is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Station Meter and Relay Technician. This position is a hands-on, in-the-field, training position similar to an apprenticeship. Successful candidates will work with or under the direction of Journeyman Technicians to learn the Meter and Relay Trade. A minimum period of two (2) years, as defined by labor management agreements, will be allowed to complete all study materials and examinations. The two-year training course is divided into eight quarters with each quarter consisting of bookwork and hands-on tasks, with a test administered at the end of each quarter. A passing score is required on all tests before advancing to the next quarter of training. All hands-on tasks will be performed during normal business hours; however bookwork will be completed outside of work.

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Transforming Vegetation Management at FPL: A Conversation with Iliana Rentz [Recognizing One of the 2022 Energy Central Innovation Champions: Iliana Rentz]

May 25, 2022

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Earlier this year, Energy Central dispatched our annual call for nominations for power professionals leading the way in Innovation, and we're proud to announce the 4 winners and 2 honorable mentions, which you can read about here. This week, we'll be spotlighting each of those 4 winners after conducting interviews to learn more about their great work. Please help us..
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6 Best Fonts for a Cover Letter (And How to Choose One)

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When it comes to job search, every small detail can play for or against you. Spelling, layout, stylistic highlights, fonts — the tiny design tweaks can amplify or muddle the first impression you are to make.

All of the above is true for cover letters too. The easiest way to make the wrong first impression is by using a terrible cover letter font. OK, but which ones are good ones and which ones are bad?

I’ve talked to our graphic design team (the one behind all our resume templates!) to get their scoop on the best fonts for cover letters.

What is the Best Font for a Cover Letter?

The best font for a cover letter is Times New Roman. It’s a classic serif typeface that’s been in use for over 85 years. Times New Roman uses space economically which makes it easier to fit your cover letter into one page. This font looks equally great in print and in digital documents, plus it is supported by all major word processors and email apps.…

Philippines May Restart Bataan Nuclear Plant Project

May 24, 2022

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The winner of the Philippines’ presidential election earlier this month has made another move in support of reviving nuclear power in that country, holding talks with South Korea about enlisting help to restart a nuclear power plant project that was abandoned nearly 40 years ago.

President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Kim Inchul, South Korea’s ambassador to Manila, on May 23 to discuss reviving the 620-MW Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. The Bataan plant was championed by Marcos Jr.’s father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., during the latter’s time as the country’s leader, and $ 2.3 billion was spent on the plant’s construction.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son and namesake of longtime Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was elected as president of the Philippines on May 9. Marcos Jr., known as Bongbong, has said nuclear power will be a priority for his administration. Source: Wikipedia

The Bataan facility—what would have been the country’s first and only nuclear plant—was never commissioned, as safety concerns arose after the Three Mile Island accident in the U.S.…

Associate, Mid-Level, Senior or Principal T&D Specialist (Substation) – Portland, OR – #107458 (Portland, OR, US, 97216)

May 23, 2022

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PacifiCorp 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 Purpose

The T&D Specialist provides real-time substation apparatus support to field personnel in order to expedite both planned and unplanned outages throughout Pacificorp. Employees in this role act as a resource to operations to investigate and resolve problem situations and complex issues. This support is provided either on-site or remotely depending on the situation. The T&D Specialist also researches, analyzes, develops and implements new programs, systems and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions and trains the operations group on evolving policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Associate Level position include the following:

Provide technical support to operation & control functions within the business
Provide solutions to issues with substation transformers, load tap changers, circuit interrupting devices, & cap banks
Support substation operations during equipment overhauls
Travel as necessary to support the operation effectiveness of substation equipment
Under direction, develop & modify policies & practices to improve the effective operation of PacifiCorp’s substations & transmission & distribution system
Recommend solutions to improve system performance & reliability
Analyze substation schemes & prints & prepare field notebooks & outlines for installation of relays, & maintain file of field tests
Assist with improvement of substation policies, procedures & other documentation that govern all aspects of electrical operations & ensure they are fully integrated with company safety procedures, legislative requirements & meet all NERC reliability standard requirements
Work with engineers & operations staff to resolve substation design issues
Provide training as needed for various departments including dispatch, relay technicians, relay technician trainees, substation journeyman, substation journeyman apprentices, communication technicians, communication technician trainees, & switchman

In addition to the above, Mid-Level will include the following responsibilities:

Provide technical support for moderately complex substation functions within the business
Develop & modify policies & practices to improve the effectiveness of PacifiCorp’s substation network
Improve substation policies, procedures & other documentation & ensure they are fully integrated with company safety procedures, legislative requirements & meet all NERC reliability standard requirements

In addition to the above, the Senior Level will include the following responsibilities:

Lead development & implementation processes & procedures to enhance the operational effectiveness of substations
Evaluate substation policies, procedures & other documentation & ensure all aspects of electrical operations are in accordance with company safety procedures, legislative requirements & meet all NERC reliability standard requirements
Supervise local relay technicians, communication technicians, & substation journeymen & develop & review daily & weekly schedules when required
Analyze substation schemes & prints and prepare field notebooks & outlines for installation of substation equipment

In addition to the above, the Principal Level will include the following responsibilities:

Lead apparatus support personnel to effectively & punctually complete tasks, projects, & training responsibilities

Requirements

Requirements for the Associate Level position include the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Solving the Intermittency Problem with Battery Storage

May 22, 2022

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The perfect storm of crises and policy directives have converged to create the energy storage moment. Between the drive to reduce carbon output to “net zero” over the coming decades and the commodity crisis created by the conflict in Ukraine (including its impact on the supply and price of oil and natural gas), the pressure to deploy renewable resources has never been greater.

The term “renewable resources” could include wood or falling water, but policymakers tend to equate “renewable” with wind or solar generation. While wind and solar both produce electricity without carbon emissions and with zero fuel cost, standing alone, they are considered intermittent resources. Put simply, when the wind is not blowing or the sun is not shining, these resources do not produce electricity.

The Challenge of Intermittent Resources

The bulk power system, which powers our nation and enables modern civilization, relies on a continuous current, or uninterrupted flow of electrons, to quite literally “keep the lights on.” For decades, this problem was met through the use of baseload resources such as coal, nuclear, or natural gas, which runs continuously for long periods of time, generating a constant flow of electrons.…