Power Plant Operator jobs in Fort Collins, CO
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Power System Operator, Transmission
- Platte River Power Authority
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Fort Collins, CO
FULL_TIME
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Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers.
At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits:
- Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities
- Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel
- Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs
- Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events
- Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie
Job summary
The Power System Operator – Transmission is responsible for the real-time monitoring and control of Platte River Power Authority’s (PRPA) transmission system in a safe, reliable, coordinated, and compliant manner.
We are seeking an experienced operator with three or more years of power systems operations experience and current NERC system operator certification in Transmission or Reliability to join our team. Coverage on the desk is required 24/7 year-round; and this position is required to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days, nights, holidays, weekends, inclement weather) and overtime when needed.
Transmission system operators are required to use critical thinking skills to make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations, while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. Our ideal candidate has strong people and communication skills and will leverage these abilities to effectively build relationships with internal staff as well as external parties.
This position works fully onsite at Platte River's headquarters campus in Fort Collins and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
Application deadline: Tuesday, April 30 at 11:59 pm ET
Essential duties and responsibilities- Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization
- Monitors Platte Rivers transmission system and ensures it is operated in a safe, reliable, and compliant manner at all times
- Develops and or implements mitigation plans for system emergencies
- Develops and implements switching procedures to maintain a safe working environment for both personnel and physical property
- Maintains clear and open communication with other reliability entities, field personnel, and city/owner communities
- Coordinates and communicates scheduled and un-scheduled transmission outages with other reliability entities, field personnel, and city/owner communities
- Complies with applicable FERC Order, NERC Reliability Standards, WECC Reliability Standards, regional procedures/criteria, and specific plans, procedures and contracts
- Maintains transmission records
- Disseminates information regarding reliability related events to management and necessary personnel
- Reviews and implements Operating Plans and procedures as dictated by system conditions
- Communicates and coordinates operating procedures and processes with neighboring reliability entities, Reliability Coordinators, and owner communities
- Creates and submits identified reports to DOE, NERC, WECC and the Reliability Coordinator as required
- Maintains and monitors transmission requests and ATC postings
- Collaborates closely with internal team members and leaders to seek guidance and input regarding activities
- Familiar with and follows the FERC Standards of Conduct; this role is classified as a transmission function employee actively and personally engaged on a day-to-day basis in transmission functions
- Provides power system transmission on-the-job training to Power System Operator trainees
- Evaluates and schedules real-time outage requests
- Maintains documentation for E&O and DRC control centers
- Maintains working knowledge of all tools and processes provided to perform their duties
- This role works in a 24-hour, 7-day a week office environment, on 12-hour rotating shifts and work overtime as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Thorough working knowledge of safe and efficient system operations
- Ability to perform duties and problem solve during stressful, time-sensitive situations
- Must be able to read and understand complex contracts and materials and evaluate all available information to make independent decisions as necessary
- Ability to identify colors and various alarm sounds
- Strong math aptitude
- Ability to read and understand one-line electrical diagrams
- Extensive knowledge of high voltage electrical utility equipment and industry terminology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), SCADA/ EMS systems, OATI webTrans, eTag, OASIS and OSI PI historian
- Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- Possess and be able to maintain certification as NERC Certified System Operator in Transmission (TO) or Reliability (RC)
- Current valid drivers license and ability to remain insurable under a vehicle liability policy
- Must have at least three years of power system operations experience OR have successfully completed the initial training program section of Platte River's Power System Operator - Transmission Training Program
Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
Hazards
Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident
Work environment
Exposure to routine office noise and equipment
Anticipated hiring range: $71.31 to $82.01 per hour
This is an hourly, non-exempt position; salaries are paid bi-weekly. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include specific skills, years of experience, education and certifications.
Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:- Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage
- Telemedicine
- Benefit advocacy
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- Basic life insurance
- Basic accidental death and disability
- Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary)
- Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plans 401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan
- Paid holidays (12 annually)
- Paid time off: personal and sick leave
- Wellness program
- In-house training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.org.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status). - 20 Days Ago
Machine Operator
- Berthoud Printing Plant
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Berthoud, CO
FULL_TIME
- Summary: Prairie Mountain Media is seeking a skilled worker who operates and maintains machinery and equipment in various areas such as manufacturing, construction, or production. Come join our team! ...
- 13 Days Ago
Plant Operator
- Vanguard Renewables
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Ault, CO
FULL_TIME
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Plant Operator
- Nutrien
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Greeley, CO
FULL_TIME
- At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day. Nut...
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Plant Operator
- Brunel
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Eaton, CO
FULL_TIME
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Plant Operator
- Brunel
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Ault, CO
FULL_TIME
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- Regenis LLC
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Windsor, CO
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Plant Operator
- Vanguard Renewables
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Plant Operator
- Vanguard Renewables
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Eaton, CO
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Plant Operator
- Brunel
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Eaton, CO
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Plant Operator
- Brunel
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Milliken, CO
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Plant Operator
- Brunel
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Ault, CO
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Landscaper
- Artistic Escapes, LLC
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Eaton, CO
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Coulson Excavating Co., Inc.
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Loveland, CO
- Job Description Job Description Coulson Excavating Co Inc is looking for a versatile Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This posi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, Fort Collins is located 56 mi (90 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. With a 2016 estimated population of 161,000, it is the fourth most populous city in Colorado after Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Fort Collins is a midsize college city, home to Colorado State University.
Fort Collins is situated at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills of the northern Fr...
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Income Estimation for Power Plant Operator jobs
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Fort Collins, Colorado area prices
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