Four years of utility experience the area of power generation, power system, power quality and/or real-time control center operation. - +3 Years
License/Certifications
Driver's License.
Required
Engineering License or Trainee Engineer's Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.
Be a member of the Puerto Rico Association of Engineers and Surveyors.
Complies with the training required by law according to the requirements of the position.
Travel Requirements
30% Approximately
Physical Demands
Stationary Position -Constantly
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Frequently
Climb - Seldom
Kneel - Frequently
Grab - Frequently
Bend - Seldom - Lift/carry over - 31- 50 LBS
Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to
Working Conditions
Wet or Humid - Seldom
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Job Summary:
The Shift Engineer provides on-shift support to Transmission and Distribution System Operators in planning and coordinating complex real-time operation activities that directly affect operations of generation, transmission and distribution system. Ensures that operations during the shift are carried out in accordance with environmental law, safety regulation, engineering standards and operational procedures in real-time operation. Shift Engineer is a junior position that will work closely with and be trained, coached and mentored by a Senior Shift Engineer. All work schedules are available and established for eight (8) hours rotating shifts: mornings, evenings, and nights.
Job Description:
During a given shift, provide real-time support to Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System Operators in planning and coordinating the technical, administrative and operational activities of Generation, Transmission and Distribution systems
Work with other teams in System Operation to plans and coordinates all planned T&D switching activities - Support T&D System Operators with executing planned outages in real-time by conducting and analyzing studies before switching activities to ensure system reliability
Provide support to other teams in Engineering and System Operation in post-event analysis - Assist in the coordination of studies and analyzes aimed at improvement, reliability, stability and optimization of Generation, Transmission and Distribution systems - Assists in the implementation of contingency plans in order to respond to emergencies that may affect system safety and reliability
Assist with analyzing operations logs, real-time, historical data, measurement instruments or indicators to detect any failures and irregularities for improvement and determination of efficiency and productivity levels of the generating plants and T&D electrical system
Assist with the control and resolution of emergency problems during the shift for the stability of the electrical system
Verifies compliance with environmental provisions for air and clean water, and engineering safety standards
Ensures that operations are conducted in accordance with policies, regulations, strategic action plans, agreements and business activities established by the Authority
Produces reports and work requests for any deficiencies identified during the shift for the maintenance, repair and environmental compliance programs
Assists other teams within System Operation in the development of programs, processes and procedures; and the implementation of systems and technologies that promote efficiency, productivity and the continuous improvement of operational processes and service continuity
Assists in the analysis of new projects and changes to existing projects, reports, rules and procedures that affect System Operation and provide recommendations accordingly
Assist in monitoring and analyzing of System Operation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Prepares reports and statistics related to the activities assigned and to be used in the development of strategies and decision-making processes, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information and data provided
Follows all policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned
Additional Job Description:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
Lumaenergy · Monacillos-la Torre