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Pedernales Electric Cooperative Electrical Distribution Design and Planning Manager in Cedar Park, Texas
Electrical Distribution Design and Planning Manager
Cedar Park, TX, US, 78630
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Cedar Park Office - 1949 W Whitestone, Cedar Park, TX 78630
$112,752.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Position Summary
The Distribution Operations Technician (DOT) is responsible for monitoring, identifying, investigating and correcting the Geographic Information System (GIS) database to ensure accuracy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide technical support to members, cooperative, contract crews and Distribution Designers
Communicate problems to the appropriate department
Serve as the liaison between the districts and System Maintenance
Monitor the distribution system to ensure proper, reliable operations within the Cooperative’s established policies procedures and regulations
Maintain and monitor the integrity of the electric distribution system, including coordination of routine and emergency switching and service restoration
Ensure optimum system operations conditions
Reflect accurate connectivity and equipment within the Cooperative’s electrical model
Responsible for power quality of feeders as they exit the substation
Patrol feeders and identify problem areas for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and vegetation projects
Assist in coordination, assignment and management of service work process
Responsible for distribution electric equipment, including maintenance and testing
Utilize the distribution mapping system for research and corrections
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Serve as the subject matter expert for mapping processes
Manage member complaints that evolve from power problems i.e. installing voltage recorders
Review, assign and document all actions related to mapping changes
Interface with field personnel
Initiate work orders that can be completed by the DOT or maintenance crew
Maintain accurate records of all work
Ensure oil spill clean up and complete paperwork
Participate in outage restoration processes, as assigned
Participate in infrared, TVI/RFI testing and repair
Participate in load balancing and transfer processes and switching orders
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Maintain the security of confidential information
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of Operations processes
Knowledge of troubleshooting processes
Knowledge of mapping system
Knowledge of outage management system and restoration processes
Skilled in monitoring and coordinating processes
Skilled in utilization of internal processes specific to the Cooperative
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to operate dispatch equipment and serve as dispatcher during Emergency Operations Procedures or restoration processes
Ability to perform troubleshooting techniques
Ability to successfully manage priorities and processes
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
High School diploma or equivalent
DOL Journeyman Certification
Two years of experience in service order processing or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
This position is intermittently in the field, outdoor climate may be a factor and the noise level moderate to loud
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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