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　　Job Info

　　POSITION - Union: Area Operator (CMP-ME-AUGUSTA)

　　NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1

　　LOCATION: CMP-ME-AUGUSTA GENERAL OFFICE

　　Responsibilities

　　Under limited supervision, supervises monitors, regulates andcoordinates the use of all substations, transmissions facilities andselected distribution facilities at 34.5 KV and below. Coordinatestransmission and selected distribution outages; conducts load flows;performs contingency analysis; performs voltage control and dispatch,and coordinates all switching and tagging on the 34.5 KV system andselected distribution equipment. Coordinates the responsibilities ofArea Operations with its internal and external customer to insure thatoptimum power system efficiency is obtained.

　　Serves as central authority to direct all field work by means ofdispatching orders that are in accordance with CMP Switching andTagging Procedures. Will isolate power system permanent faults andrestore customer service as well as the power system reliabilityexpeditiously and safely. Coordinate with Line and SubstationDepartments to reduce exposure to \"Life in Danger\" situations, toensure power system integrity is maintained and to minimize theduration of customer outages.Maintain sufficient reactive voltage support, and minimize losses onthe 34.5 KV system, by operation of transformers LTCs andutilizations of VAR reserves.Performs load flow studies and contingency analysis to determinepower system impact by proposed maintenance applications.Take advanced system operations training in voltage control,emergency procedure and other areas as needed.Has the authority to shed firm load as required maintaining systemreliability and integrity during emergency conditions withoutobtaining approval from higher-level personnel.Manage and dispatch the Outage Management System and utilizeassociated support tools for outage recording and reporting.Other duties as assignedSkills and Requirements

　　Able to make decisions expeditiously and safely during emergenciesAble to operate dispatch computer and communication equipmentAble to perform power system contingency analysisWorking knowledge of construction and operation of power handlingequipmentProficient verbal and written communication skillsThe company shall not be required to consider Area Operators forposting for other Company jobs for two (2) years after the employeebecomes fully qualified as an Area Operator, but may do so.Qualifications

　　Experience/Training:

　　- At least 6 years of experience including Dispatch-related experience(i.e., substations, hydro, steam, engineering, line, etc).

　　- Knowledge about dynamics of a power system, dispatcher tools, relayschemes and special protection systems.

　　- Knowledge of the general location and characteristics of allsubstations, transmission lines and selected

　　distribution lines rated at 34.5 KV and below, within area ofresponsibility.

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　　equired Education:

　　- Must have at least a two-year degree in Electrical EngineeringTechnology or related field or have passed the CMP ETQ exam.

　　Competencies

　　Be a role modelBe agileCollaborate and ShareDevelop Self & OthersEmpower to growFocus to achieve resultsTechnical SkillsMobility Information

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　　Job Posting End Date:

　　July-19-2024