Electric System Operator - Denver CO

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Summary
This position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Electric Distribution System in PSCo Colorado jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Assess all outages and emergency situationscreate and review emergency switch plansdevelop service restoration and emergency response plans and direct the implementation of the plansDocument restoration data and review elements of the process for improvement opportunities.
• REAL TIME SYSTEM MONITORING: Monitor the Electric Distribution System usingall network devices including SCADA devices monitor all feeder loads monitor switch plansand other computer tools.
  • SWITCHING: Write and direct all emergency switching plans
• COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION: Coordination with Dispatchers regarding feeder lockouts and other activities.
• OVERSIGHT: Oversee and perform feeder sets closing/reclosing and tagging as appropriate radio and field monitoring and communication oversee substation activities and other related activities. Situational awareness of entire Area of Responsibility
• SCADA: Set Scada devices to wildfire settings as appropriate monitor wildfire situation and communicate with dispatch and crews.

• WORKLOAD PLANNING/PRIORITIZATION: Prioritize outage emergency response requests and nonoutage service orders and dispatch to field personnel. Coordinate scheduling and assigning work with dispatcherssubstation operators troubleman district reps etc. to meet workload requirements.

• CUSTOMER INTERACTION: Initiate and respond to key account customer telephone calls regarding outages and other service concerns. Answer fire police and other public authority emergency calls and respond with company resources accordingly. Communicate with internal management on effects of customer outages and emergencies as required.
• EFFICIENCY: Oversee work direction for efficient and effective operation of the distribution system and balance the needs for service reliability and response with costeffective practices
• Provide appropriate and thorough documentation for all aspects of operating the electric distribution system including Lock out/Tag out documentation shift transfers and outage restoration.

Required

• Technical requirements include demonstrated knowledge of the electric distribution system design operation maintenance and performance.
• Education: High school diploma
• Experience: 5 years experience as an electric transmission or electric distribution system operator
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and respond to emergencies and overtime requirements.
• Possess excellent communication skills verbal and written along with excellent computer skills.
• Able to work both alone and in a team environment under extreme workload stress and in all emergency situations.
• Must successfully pass the EEI/SOPD II test OR possess a journeyman linemancard.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energyrelated products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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