Power Dispatcher / Power Dispatcher Trainee

Job Description Duties

- Maintains economic operation and service continuity of the Chugach Electric system.

- Prepares and issues switching orders and clearances.

- Calculates the loading of generators, transformers and lines using megawatts, megavars, voltage, amperes and power factors.

- Operates supervisory control equipment, radio and telephone.

- Operates SCADA system to provide electric system control.

- Maintains shift logs and records all necessary operating data.

- Maintains and updates operating diagrams as required.

- Accepts trouble calls, obtains and dispatches crew to make repairs.

- Starts and stops generators from supervisory console.

- Develops schedule for power purchases, sales and interchanges for up to 6 days.

- Performing related work as required.

Schedule

This position follows a DuPont schedule, consisting of rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights). The DuPont schedule provides a predictable rotation with built-in days off.

Qualifications

Power Dispatcher

- Five years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher at an interconnected electrical utility OR advancement from the position of Power Dispatcher Trainee at Chugach.

- EE degree; OR AA degree with course work in computers, math or engineering and two years utility experience; OR accredited high school diploma (or equivalent) and four years of utility experience.

- Basic understanding of the operation of an electric utility system.

- Understanding of electrical fundamentals.

- Knowledge of Relay Protection Systems.

- Working knowledge of switching techniques and procedures.

- Understanding of coordination of system loads and resources.

- Ability to read and comprehend electrical drawings and schematics.

- Demonstrated ability to work in frequent high stress situations.

- Ability to understand, read and speak English, to give and receive orders and reports over radio or telephonic circuits.

- Demonstrated adaptability to shift work.

- Vision sufficient to read data displayed at consoles and mimic panels; not color blind to read and green, as determined by the Association physician.

- Ability to exercise mature judgement, to make decisions, to communicate well and to consider consequences of actions taken.

- Ability to effectively communicate with customers in high stress situations.

- Basic understanding of economic dispatch of mixed generation resources.

Power Dispatcher Trainee

- Basic understanding of the operation of an electric utility system.

- Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals.

- Ability to read and comprehend electrical drawings and schematics.

- Ability to adapt to shift work.

- Ability to exercise mature judgement, to make decisions, to communicate well and to consider consequences of actions taken.

- Vision sufficient to read data displayed at consoles and mimic panels; not color blind to red and green, as determined by the preemployment physical.

- Hearing sufficient to meet the requirements of the job, as determined by the preemployment physical.

- EE degree or AA degree with course work in computers, math or engineering and two years working at an electric utility ;or similar military experience in power systems; or graduate of accredited high school or equivalent and four years of electric utility experience.

- Have experience, based on the requirements above, in one of the following classifications: Instrument & Control Technician, Maintenance/Plant Operator, Electronic Technician, Journeyman Lineman, Field Inspector, Relay/Control Wiring Technician, Control Wiring Technician, Electrician, Meter Technician, Meter Tester, or Distribution Designer. Or, have four years of electrical utility experience, with experience in one of the following:

- 2 years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher in generation dispatch, or

- 2 years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher in distribution dispatch, or

- 2 years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher in transmission dispatch

- External candidates must pass a basic competency test.

- Basic computer literacy.

- Ability to understand, read and speak English, to give and receive orders and reports over radio or telephonic circuits.

- Demonstrated interest in Power Dispatching as a career as evidenced by a history of a willingness to learn and a dependable work history.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's Corporate Vision

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's Corporate Mission

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's Corporate Values

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

- Medical & RX

- Dental

- Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

Financial Security

- 401K Plan

- Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)

- Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

- Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric

- Supplemental Life Insurance

Work, Life, Health

- 160 hours vacation for the first year

- 9 Paid Holidays

- Employee Assistance Program

- MetLife Will Preparation