System Operator, Distribution

Location - SaskPower RE Region Service Centre
Permanent - Full Time

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**NOTES**:
This is a 24/7 shift position.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The employee in this classification, on assigned shift, performs a variety of tasks associated with the functionality of the Balancing and Transmission Operations or Distribution workstations, ensuring the optimum level of system reliability of the Bulk Electric or Distribution System. This position is also responsible for coordinating switching for planned and emergency maintenance as well as system restoration while ensuring an optimum level of supply is obtained from the distribution system.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Operate and monitor computerized switchboards and auxiliary equipment in electrical control centers to control the distribution and to regulate the flow of electrical power in the transmission or distribution network
- Coordinate, schedule and direct generating station and substation power loads and line voltages to meet distribution demands during daily operations, system outages, repairs and importing or exporting of power
- Monitor and visually inspect station instruments, meters and alarms to ensure transmission voltages and line loadings are within prescribed limits and to detect equipment failure, line disturbances and outages
- Create and issue Standard Protection Code permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems, and assist during routine system testing
- Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
- Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and corporate commitments
- Participate in continuous educational and professional development, both internal and external and driver’s licencing upgrades, as required by the position
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Utilize SaskPower’s computer operating environment as required by the position
- Direct, coach, train, orient and work effectively with other staff
- Other related duties, as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology, Interprovincial Journeyed Electrician and a valid Saskatchewan Electrical Journeyperson Licence, Interprovincial Journeyperson Power Line Technician Certificate, or equivalent AND;
- Experience in an electrical utility in a related field, or equivalent
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Able and willing to follow established procedures and execute them in a professional manner
- Possess the ability to make and implement sound decisions under emergent conditions
- Ability to work in an enclosed environment and work shift work as required
- Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

**NOTES**:
This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2067.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:

- Indigenous Peoples
- members of Visible Minority Groups
- persons with disabilities
- women
- LGBTQ2S+ community
- persons who served and are serving in the military
- newcomers to Saskatchewan

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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