Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find a Electrical Engineering Technician to work for initially One Year contract in Spring, TX.
Work Schedule: 7 Days On; 7 Days Off – 12 hours shift
Job Type: W2 contract (One Year with possibility for extension)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 3% matching 401k
As a Power System Operator, you’re responsible for the safe operation of the distribution system and our Transmission system. This position identifies and initiates corrective action as needed in a timely manner to optimize operating conditions including service restoration procedures while working under minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures the system is operated within established company loading and safety guidelines.
- Assist in the direction of distribution service restoration procedures to restore service in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
- Assists in monitoring load and initiates communications to field for load abnormalities on facilities to ensure proper load flow and adequate voltage levels under direct supervision.
- Maintains a daily log on all events occurring on the distribution system to assist in future operation of the system, developing a history to assist in planning and design of facilities, and complying with regulations.
- Handels all Alarming aspects from related equipment and dispatches field team to minimize down time and production
- Assists in the preparation of work clearances on distribution lines and substation equipment to assure safety to employees.
- Participates and completes assigned training activities.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements
Work Expectations
- The position is in a diverse work group operating 24-hours a day through rotating shifts.
- Rotating shifts: 12 Hour hitch Days & Nights currently 7/7 will move to 14/14 in the future
Be flexible and adaptable.
Skills:
- Possess strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise, and inclusive manner.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office products.
Experience with Aspen Tech Monarch Scada would be a plus
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
- Candidates with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or greater in an electrically related field are encouraged to apply.
- 4+ years of experience in a power distribution role or other related experience is required.
- Candidates with Distribution Operations and/or Distribution field experience are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with Craft Advancement Progression Skills (CAPS) or Distribution Lineman Training (DLT) certification are encouraged to apply.