The Utili ty System Operator position has a n on traditional work schedule; night shifts, possibly weekend shifts as well. This role requires 24 hour coverage, with a team of 6.
The City of Palo Alto's Utilities Department: Palo Alto is the only city in California that owns and operates full-scale municipal utility services, including electric, fiber optics, natural gas, water and wastewater. The City has been providing quality services to the citizens and businesses of Palo Alto since 1896.
Exciting Opportunity! The Utilities department is hiring for The Utility System Operator role. The Utility System Operator will provide centralized function control for the City's electric, water, gas, and fiber operations. Using the SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems) the successful candidate will help detect irregular conditions and act based on their knowledge of electric voltage regulation and load allocation. Additionally, the incumbents will address public inquires and dispatches field personnel for emergency and routine service calls.
Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE.
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.
This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).
Essential Duties
Issues emergency and routine switching orders based on loading limits of high voltage lines and other equipment; receives clearance requests and determines removal from and placement in service of Electric transmission and distribution of equipment. Receives, troubleshoots, prioritizes and dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment for all emergency and non - emergency calls for the Electric, Water and Gas Systems during business hours and for the Electric, Water, Gas, Street/Traffic lights and any other City services during non-business hours.
Maintains logs and other Electric, Water and Gas system reports. Updates all prescribed Electric databases and mapping systems with real-time changes including updated asset data that affect the operation and troubleshooting of the Electric Network. All changes are to be validated by operators on subsequent shifts based on departmental standards and established practices. Issues clearances on electrical equipment and power lines for testing and other work; coordinates the activities of various units in placing equipment into service; maintains radio and phone contact with field units at all times, or makes frequent checks of SCADA for indication of system trouble and maintains wall map by placing and shifting colored and coded indicators. Monitors the Water and Gas System SCADA to detect abnormal conditions; performs operations or adjustments to correct such abnormalities or refers the problems to specialized maintenance personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
For the full job description of Utility System Operator click HERE .
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
Graduation from high school. Successful completion of a System Dispatch Training Program is desirable.
Three years of journey level experience with an electric utility: As a System Operator, or performing substation maintenance, or performing overhead line construction and maintenance and underground residential distribution (URD), or five years’ experience with an electric utility requiring knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems, equipment and operation.
Completion of a recognized, related apprenticeship and attainment of journey person status.
Distribution operator experienced preferred with ability to perform handwritten switch logs/programs.
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Ideal Candidates
Strong background in distribution operations of 4Kv, 12Kv & 60Kv voltages. Critical thinker. Ability to process large quantity of information and develop a strong plan for power restoration. Detailed oriented.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss po tential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability plan
12 annual paid holidays
Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
96 hours annual sick leave
Direct Deposit
Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
2% at60 formula for Classic Employees
One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees
2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only
Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
Closing Date/Time: 7/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Utilities
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