Job Details

Job Summary:
The Shift Engineer provides on-shift support to Transmission and Distribution System Operators in the planning and coordination of complex real-time operational activities that directly affect generation, transmission and distribution system operations. He/she ensures that operations during the shift are carried out in accordance with environmental legislation, safety regulations, engineering standards and real-time operating procedures. The Shift Engineer is a junior position who will work closely with a Senior Shift Engineer, whom he/she will train, coach and mentor. All working hours are available and set for eight (8) hour rotating shifts: mornings, afternoons and evenings.

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.

Experience

• 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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.