Power Control Center Operator

Job Summary

Under general supervision, monitor and operate the District's electrical grid as defined by North American Electrical Reliability Council (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) standards and procedures, including the authority and responsibility to implement real-time actions that ensure the stable and reliable operation of the bulk electrical system. Monitor and coordinate water flows, power scheduling, after hours customer assistance and emergency response. Monitor the security and fire alarms for the District's offices, substations and power plants.

Duties And Responsibilities

Operate and monitor electrical power transmission, generation and distribution systems through the use of the Energy Management System within the established guidelines.

Maximize the efficiency of generating units to supply necessary generation and reserves including monitoring and responding to changes to the natural gas flows.

Monitor and coordinate all real time energy schedules and changes through the use of the power scheduling and tagging computer systems, including any necessary tagging approvals.

Operate and monitor the District's water distribution facilities including: operating power plants, water diversion facilities, and canal systems to ensure proper water distribution into the canals and rivers.

Dispatch on-call personnel and service crews.

Respond to and initiate corrective action for security and fire alarms at the District's facilities.

Prepare and administer switching orders covering transmission and distribution systems and coordinate facilities outage requests.

Respond to after hour customer inquires and service requests.

Maintain required records and log sheets.

Receive and/or properly relay telephone messages involving District staff.

Follow guidelines and perform duties as outlined in the Maintenance and Operations Department handbook.

Must work rotating shifts.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education

Equivalent to an Associate's degree in math, science, engineering, or other related field. Experience may substitute for education.

Experience

Completion of an apprentice program or recognized status as a Power Control Center Operator.

Skills And Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication.

Ability to: communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals including internal and external customers; and handle issues in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Technical and Analytical.

Ability to: read and interpret a variety of charts and reports including orders for power, schedules and contracts; deal with a wide variety of problems that occur on the electrical system; and make decisions in a timely manner. Basic computer skills. Must have the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.

Administration and Operations.

Maintain accurate records and log sheets.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a current NERC certification and continuing NERC and WECC education to maintain required certification.

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 8100.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score

Oral Interview 70%

(Section Weight - 100%)

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification.

Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status.

Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.

Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License.

Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.

Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.

POSTING

Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Thursday, December 18, 2025 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration.

12/18/25 - 01/06/26 NOTE: EXTERNAL Candidates will ONLY be considered if there are not enough internal candidates that apply for this position as outlined in the MOU.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253