Dairynet
Operations Engineer I, II or III
La Crosse, Wisconsin · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$77k-$116kDetected 30 days ago
ExcelPower ElectronicsCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration.
- The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.
- Ensures generation and transmission maintenance and construction outages are scheduled without compromising system reliability.
Responsibilities
- As a team, we work together to leverage the team's diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best.
- Utilize the Energy Management System, including network applications such as State Estimator and Real-Time Contingency Analysis. Assist in the operation and maintenance of network application functions that support the System Operations Center.
- Perform the Outage Coordination function by reviewing generation and transmission outage requests, identifying reliability impacts, providing special instructions to Dispatchers and coordinating planned work with MISO, interconnected companies, distribution cooperatives, Dairyland field crews and internal stakeholders.
- Provide operational support to Dairyland field crews by assisting with facility maintenance scheduling, reviewing outage timing and providing input on preliminary switching sequences for complex maintenance and construction outages.
- Assist in operating studies of planned system configurations and develop seasonal power flow operating models to determine optimal normal transmission system configurations, evaluate reliability risks and support operating guide development.
- Support the development and maintenance of Dairyland's Power System Restoration plan. Participate in industry working groups and Power System Restoration drills as necessary.
- Provide support to the System Operations Center during transmission emergencies, Dispatcher training, drills and documentation of system disturbances. Translate technical information into clear, practical Dispatcher guidance.
- Support Transmission Planning and Project Managers by reviewing future transmission and substation additions, planned outage periods, construction sequencing, seasonal restrictions and compatibility with other planned transmission outages.
- Assists in the Operations Planning function, including outage coordination and engineering support to the System Operations Center.
- Supports Dairyland Power Cooperative's reliable operation of the transmission system through operating studies, operating guides, seasonal power flow models, outage coordination, Dispatcher support and coordination with internal teams, interconnected companies, distribution cooperatives and MISO.
Requirements
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation, procedures and operating guides.
- Ability to work effectively with field crews, the System Operations Center, Project Managers, internal teams, interconnected companies, distribution cooperatives and MISO.
- Ability to support routine planning work, emergent system needs, off-duty support and required travel.
Nice to have
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical (power option preferred) Engineering or directly related major required.
- Previous experience in the Energy industry preferred.
- Willingness to work toward professional registration required.
- b) system planning
- c) system engineering
- d) other electric utility operations related area.
- Professional Engineer Registration is preferred.
- Professional Engineer Registration preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- General understanding of power systems, transmission operations, outage coordination, EMS applications and power flow analysis preferred.
- Ability to evaluate outage impacts, system configurations, reliability risks and operational constraints.
- Experience with steady-state power flow analysis, EMS network applications and seasonal operating assessments preferred.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications required, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to evaluate outage impacts, planned system configurations, reliability risks, construction sequencing and operational constraints.
Compensation
- Level I: $77,400 - $116,100
- Level II: $102,400 - $153,600
- Level III: $117,800 - $176,700
- Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
Benefits
- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
- Life insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Robust Wellness Program
- New Flexible Work Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible.
- Some benefits of working with us include:
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Company info
- Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?
- We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.
Equal opportunity
- Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
- equal opportunity employer.
- If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.
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