Attachment 3
CITY OF BURBANK
POWER SYSTEM OPERATOR TRAINEEI
DEFINITION
Under supervision, to perform station switching operations on an assigned shift , check operational readiness of station equipment, and maintain station equipment; and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Drives a City vehicle to mMakes daily checks of electric substations throughout the City; checks charts, oil equipment levels in equipment , oil temperature changes, load and voltage conditions, tap settings of voltage regulator s tap settingspositions, and transformers; checkslooks for oil leaks and any other equipment anomaliesproblems; takes load and voltage readings of transformer banks, feeder circuits , and transmission lines; takes pressure readings of gas bottles; checks, reads, and records information from charts, instrument s, performs pilot wires checks, and meters ; may performs minor equipment maintenance; switches by energizing and de -energizing transformer banksenergized equipment , including circuit breakers, switches, and disconnects , transmission lines, operating busses, and feeder circuits in preparation for work to be performed by various maintenance crews; may perform emergency switching when immediate action is indicated; reports substation conditions to Power System Operator II (PSO) and proceeds to restores station to normalworkable operation as directed by the PSOPower System Operator II; ensures switching instructions are complete and accurate by reviewing, editing, and writing switching instructions; drives on City business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of – procedures, methods, and equipment used in the inspection and operation of a power substation; functions, capacities, and general conditions of performance of electrical equipment found in substations including switching equipment and other devices; typic al municipal electric sub-transmission and distribution system s; fundamentals of electricity as related to power systems its transmission and distribution; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in – operating modern computers and related software.
Ability to – follow instructions indicating how to safely switch circuits and take equipment in and out of operation while still maintainingproviding continuous electrical service; think and act quickly and calmly ; while working under pressure; fully understand the effects of switching on the Burbank Water and Power (BWP) electric sub-transmission and distribution system; perform minor maintenance; read and understand single line schematics; review and edit existing switching pro cedures; create new switching procedures; maintain complete and accurate records and reports; communicate effectively , both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Positions allocated to this classification are in a training capacity for PSOPower System Operator II positions. Maximum time for completion of the training program is 1836 months. Power System Operator TraineeI may be terminated from employment at any time during the training period. Assigned period at shift work are required after 18 months. Successful completion of the training program will qualify an individual to take the examination fo r PSOPower System Operator II examination. After the 1836-month training period, the Power System Operator TraineeI becomes Civil Service non-exempt, except that they may be terminated if they do not take and pass the examination for Power System OperatorPSO II examination prior to the end of the 1836-month training period, or when the position becomes vacant.
Education &Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of field utility experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification will be required to comply with specified auditory acuity and color vision standards as set by the department throughout the course of employment. COLOR VISION: Keen color perception.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent is required at time of appointment ; and a valid North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC) certification as a NERC Certified System Operator within 618 months of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
None.