Salary: $25.22 - $43.07 Hourly
Location : Fort Pierce, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00020
Department: ELECTRIC OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 03/26/2024
Position Summary and Qualifications
The System Operator Apprentice training program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to qualify to be a Licensed System Operator. Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, will perform the highly skilled technical work in the operations and maintenance of the high voltage Transmission & Distribution System and assume responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of the power system, including the SCADA computer system and the restoration of service to our customers. Training includes study and work in the field of Electric Operations and performs dispatching duties for electric, water, wastewater, and natural gas utilities as well as take customer service calls on nights, weekends, and holidays under the general supervision of a Licensed System Operator and reports directly to the Electric Operations Superintendent.
The following skills must be obtained over the course of each of the four years as follows:

• Year One : Introduction to power delivery and substations, Basic Electrical Theory, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Systems, Introduction to Power Delivery, Personal Protective Grounding, Working on Lines and Stations, Introduction to Substations, applied mathematics, basic electrical theory, and OSHA.
• Year Two : System Power Flow, Maps and Standards, Substation Maps and Standards, Disconnects and Switches, Circuit Breakers, Substation Transformers Capacitors, Reactors, and Surge Arresters.
• Year Three : Substation System Operations, System Operation, Substation Communication Systems, Introduction to Substation DC Systems, System Automation, Substation System Protection, Trouble Investigation, Relays.
• Year Four : System Operations, System Automation, Substation System Protection, Trouble Investigation, AMI Metering, Linux/PRISM Fundamentals, Database, and Display Editor, Advanced PRISM Features, Linux Administration.

Must be at least 18 years of age, possessing a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Associate Degree preferred with considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics. An understanding of the basic principles of electricity and physics as applied to electrical systems is desired. Must possess knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications with ability to pass Microsoft Word and Excel exam with 70% or greater score. Some experience in electric systems operation is desirable. Ability to obtain NERC Transmission Operator Certification within 36 months of placement into the Apprentice Operator position and obtain Gas Operator Qualification within 12 months of placement into the Apprentice Operator position. Educational and general qualifications must be such to be capable of progressing to an Electric System Operator at the Distribution and Transmission control center within 48 months of taking this position.
(NOTE: There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.)
Assigned course work must be completed and turned in on time. The employee must demonstrate satisfactory progress as evidenced by test scores, completed on-the-job training, and evaluations from System Operators. At the completion of each year of the apprenticeship, the employee must successfully pass written exams and complete demonstrations as outlined in the program curriculum to progress to the next level.
Develops operational knowledge of the Electric Distribution and Transmission systems, as well as gas, water, and wastewater systems and is able to demonstrate through application of such knowledge.
Utilizes multiple software applications simultaneously, along with maps, schematic/operating diagrams and information provided from the field to make difficult and sometimes confusing decisions with limited information.
Complies with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and requirements, Southeast Reliability Coordinating Council (SERC) reliability standards requirements and all FPUA reliability standards.
Will be required to; prepare, check for accuracy, and perform switching operations on overhead and underground circuits, understand circuit drawings and one-line schematics, keep records both written and electronic, receive and dispatch calls by telephone and radio dealing with service to customers.
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year
VACATION: Accrual for Regular Employees:
0 through 5 years - 12 days/year (96 hrs)
6 through 10 years - 14 days/year (112 hrs)
11 through 15 years - 17 days/year (136 hrs)
More than 15 years - 20 days (160 hrs)
SICK: Accrual for All Regular Employees: 3.70 hours/pay period (96 hrs)
RETIREMENT PROGRAMS:

• City of Fort Pierce Retirement System (Mandatory Participation)
• International City Management Association (Mission Square) (Voluntary)
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)

HEALTH INSURANCE: Effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays most of employee premium and 71% of the dependent premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE - Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium and 60% of the dependent premium.
VISION - Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium eye care coverage for employees and a portion for their family members, including eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, etc.
LIFE INSURANCE - TERM (EMPLOYEES ONLY) - Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy equal to 1x employee's annual salary. Employees may also purchase, on a voluntary basis, additional life insurance through payroll deduction in $10,000 increments up to $100,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY - Employees out for more than 90 days due to a disabling injury or illness will receive 60% of wage, up to $4,500 per month.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS -

• CANCER, DREAD DISEASE, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & ACCIDENT COVERAGE
• COMPUTER PURCHASE PLAN
• PAID COLLEGE EDUCATION
• Flexible Benefit Program
• Wellness Program
• WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE
• DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection, hiring or employment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification of the selection process, discontinuing of the hiring process or termination of employment, no matter when discovered. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Referring to FPUA's Apprentice Systems Operator job description, please describe skills and qualifications you have that would enable you to fulfill the duties of the Apprentice Systems Operator position at FPUA. >> Do not refer us to your resume, please answer the question as directed. << If you do not have skills and qualifications mentioned in the job description, respond with "N/A".
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Please list employers and employment dates where you have performed the job functions that are described in the Apprentice Systems Operator job description.>> Do not refer us to your resume, please answer the question as directed. << If you have not performed the job functions mentioned, respond with "N/A".
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Please provide personal examples of troubleshooting and problem solving you've encountered while in a position similar to the Apprentice Systems Operator position. Also, tell us how you solved those problems.>> Do not refer us to your resume, please answer the question as directed. << If you do not have personal examples of troubleshooting and problem solving to provide, respond with "N/A".
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