Energy Manager monitors the organization's energy usage. Develops and implements practices and procedures designed to reduce energy consumption and/or improve efficiency of usage. Being an Energy Manager prepares annual budgets associated with conservation programs. May research alternative/renewable energy technologies and determine their feasibility and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, Energy Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Energy Manager work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Energy Manager typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
PUPOSE OF POSITION
To provide outstanding customer service to the members of Blue Ridge Energy by constructing, operating, maintaining and repairing the cooperative's overhead and underground electric utility distribution and transmission power lines and their associated equipment (fuses, OCRs, OCBs transformers, poles, and other pole/line hardware, etc.) and to restore electric service promptly, safely, and efficiently when interrupted regardless of time of day, night, or weather conditions.
DUTIES
Unless a person has demonstrated previous experience in electric power distribution line construction and maintenance, he/she shall start as a Ground Person Apprentice 1. This position is a learning job only, enabling the individual to determine if he/she wants to enter training in line work and enabling the Cooperative to determine whether the individual has the basic skills, interests, and abilities for Line Technician training.
Nature of Work - The Apprentice 1 works only on the ground and is not expected to participate in any type of construction or maintenance activity on poles; however, during the training period, he/she shall be expected to gain experience on practice poles so that, upon entering the second six months of training, he/she can be involved actively in work upon "cold" poles.
Line Conditions - Under no conditions will an Apprentice 1 have a work assignment which will place him/her within the minimum distance of a hot line.
Materials and Equipment - The Apprentice 1 shall be introduced to the Distribution Specifications Manual and will be expected to work with all basic materials and equipment used in line construction (OH and URD). The Apprentice 1 will be responsible for learning the proper care of all equipment used by assigned crew(s). He/she must learn to: frame poles properly on the ground; install poles, anchors, and guys; cut and clear right-of-way properly, using power equipment as necessary, assist on URD installations (dead) as directed; and assist other crew members, as requested and directed.
Safety Practices and Training - The Apprentice 1 will receive training in safe practices of performing all of the above duties and of handling all tools and equipment which are used. In addition, he/she will receive basic training in first aid, including CPR
Electrical Theory - The Apprentice 1 will begin learning basic electrical theory, learn the voltages of lines worked on, and should begin to develop an understanding of the distribution system layout.
Records, Reports, and Related Information - The Apprentice 1 will learn basic work order procedures and will gain an understanding of the Cooperative's basic residential and commercial rates.
Supervision, Training Period, and Progression - The Apprentice 1 will work under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and the direction of an assigned Line Technician or Crew Leader. He/she shall remain in the Apprentice 1's Classification for a period of six months. At the end of that time, a decision will be made by the Operations Manager as to whether he/she can be advanced to the next training step - Apprentice Line Technician 1 (second six months). He/she shall demonstrate the skills and acquired knowledge before advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Activity Requirements (Type): A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R
Physical Demands Requirements (Degree): E
Visual Acuity Requirements: C
Working Condition Requirements: C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
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