Pedernales Electric Cooperative

System Protection Technician

LocationJohnson City, TX
Job TypeOther

About This Job

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION:* PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City or Leander, TX, TX 78636

Hybrid Work Options Available; This position may report in to either our Johnson City Headquarter or our Transmission Offices in Leander, TX depending on home location. Travel between the two locations will periodically be required.

$33.00 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

This position is responsible for performing engineering support functions and providing technical assistance with the development of engineering standards, guidelines, studies, calculations, and specifications associated with power system protection.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support and assist engineers and staff in the preparation, design, and evaluation of power system protection projects
Collaborate with other technicians and engineers in Substation Engineering, Transmission Line Design, Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, and Substation Maintenance in matters of system protection
Assist with maintaining PEC's system protection philosophy
Support and participate in commissioning of transmission and distribution protection schemes
Perform short circuit studies and other calculations for assisting with relay settings and developing reports
Review short circuit ratings for all PEC-owned substation equipment and ensure all ratings are above short circuit fault levels
Serve in administrative role for PEC's relay database software, managing and organizing relay setting storage
Ensure relay setting documentation and database is up-to-date
Provide relay settings as needed and load as-left/as-found relay settings utilizing check-in/check- out process
Maintain documentation relating to system protection referenced by other departments
Assist engineers with creating projects in software assisted tools for the calculation of transmission line relay settings
Review distribution and transmission relay events and provide input to engineers
Understand communications system including power line carrier and fiber optic technology as applied in relay settings
Research and be familiar with all applicable NERC PRC requirements
Provide status updates on projects as needed
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
... ... ... ... Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities


None


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of using computer systems, entering data, or processing information
Knowledge of relay protection schemes and control systems
Knowledge of relay communications principles
Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and design drawings
Proficient in system protection related software applications such as AcSELerator QuickSet, SynchroWave, PowerBase 7, and Aspen OneLiner
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
.... Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Associate Degree in Engineering field or related field
Three years related work experience
Experience may substitute for related education
Have and maintain a valid Texas 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 may be required to work outdoors in limited roles
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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