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System Operator

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

As a training role, with direct supervision assists in performing operational planning, monitoring, coordinating and operating the transmission and distribution system and the JEA balancing area in ...

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Senior Manager Project Management

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Facilitates project coordination with other city and state agencies and directs appropriate JEA resources in the completion of work. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the project management ...

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Mgr Billing Support Services

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$94K/yr

Oversees the JEA residential and commercial customer billing experience. Provides leadership for the generation, printing, quality control and delivery of JEA customer bills and invoices. Manages the ...

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Staff Technician (Water/Wastewater/Reuse)

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

In this intermediate level position, employees will perform and review technical engineering tasks to support Water/Wastewater utility construction projects for JEA. Employees will apply and advance ...

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Construction Inspector I

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$32.42/hr

Under routine supervision, performs customer service tasks in the office on a rotational basis, inspects site rehabilitation work completed by contractors and serves as a liaison between JEA ...

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Customer Advisor II

Jacksonville, FL · Hybrid

$24.20/hr

Dates listed above are subject to change, depending on JEA business needs. Current starting pay is $24.20/hour, per the collective bargaining agreement (AFSCME). Under general supervision responds to ...

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Emergency Preparedness Associate

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$29.06/hr

This position provides support to the emergency preparedness staff to ensure JEA is ready to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters, while also playing a role in community outreach and ...

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Staff Engineer (Electrical)

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$86K - $111K/yr

Prepare requests for proposal (RFPs), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy. * Oversee complex field inspections including testing.

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Accountant II

Manhattan, KS · On-site

JEA is officially headquartered at Kansas State University (K-State) and is considered a sponsored program of K-State. Therefore, K-State administers the JEA benefits entailing a comprehensive ...

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CEI Inspector

Jacksonville, FL

$30 - $40/hr

Inspects various facets of work on the JEA and FDOT construction site to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations. * Documents nonconformance and participates in ...

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A JEA job typically refers to a position at the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), a community-owned utility company in Jacksonville, Florida. JEA offers roles in various fields, including engineering, customer service, operations, and administration. Employees work to provide electric, water, and sewer services to the local community. Positions range from entry-level to specialized technical and management roles, supporting infrastructure and sustainability efforts.

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System Operator

JEA

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Other

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the System Operator position! This is a continuous recruitment, which means applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Candidates may be contacted monthly as we move through the evaluation process, and selections may be made at any time.
The hiring process currently includes:
    Civil Service Interview

We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!
 

As a training role, with direct supervision assists in performing operational planning, monitoring, coordinating and operating the transmission and distribution system and the JEA balancing area in compliance with all applicable corporate policies and procedures and regulatory requirements, to include taking corrective action to mitigate pre and post contingency events to maintain a reliable JEA and interconnected system.  Guidelines are available but are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity requiring independent action, judgment and decision making to interpret, analyze and adapt methods, techniques and procedures to specific cases or problems.  Solves problems within established parameters and identifies and recommends responses to new and unusual circumstances.  Completed work is evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity with policies and requirements.  Regular contact with individuals in other work groups and external organizations is required to plan, coordinate or advise on work efforts, resolve problems and communicate information.

- Develops plans, monitors, operates, controls and reviews outcomes to maintain an efficient, cost effective and reliable system  through the performance of system dispatch, market coordination, switching, operating system equipment, and investigative tasks,  consistent with JEA policies and procedures, tariffs and regulatory requirements
- Studies switching requests, authorizes based on reliability and safety considerations and monitors switching on transmission lines,  switching stations, bulk power substations, and distribution circuits.
- Monitors system parameters and maintains proper voltage levels and energy flows within prescribed limits.
- Responds to alarms from substations and underground transmission line pump houses, analyzes problems and takes appropriate  action including the issuing of malfunction reports.
- Performs incident management processes and documentation.
- Maintains continuous radio communication with field employees.
- Operates an Energy Management System and other data communications equipment and required software and hardware  applications.
- Issues safety hold tags and clearances to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of electrical system lines and equipment.
- Performs coordination roles within JEA and other reliability organizations.
- Forecasts system load and variable resources, balances electric load and electric generation.
- Forecasts and estimates fuel and fuel delivery system requirements for electric generation.
- Performs scheduling functions to include generation on-line or off-line to meet load and reliability requirements, interchange  between control areas pursuant to NERC and FRCC policies and emergency power to and from other utilities.
- Determines the need and implements emergency procedures that may include the curtailment of transmission services based on  JEAs tariff requirements, purchasing of emergency power, switching, re-dispatch of generation devices, interruption of firm and  non-firm load. 
- Performs system dispatch, maintains, and schedules reserves, and market coordination tasks for the economic operation of JEA  resources to meet JEA load and interchange requirements within operating, fuel, reliability or environmental constraints
- Monitors conventional and variable generation levels, operating capability, operating limits, ramp rate, control status
- Monitors security analysis programs, troubleshoots software system, takes corrective action to ensure security analysis tools are  functioning properly.
- Operates study load flow and contingency analysis to test the system for changes in generation, interchange, tap changes, topology  changes, and voltage schedules and develop mitigation plans to ensure transmission security in the operating horizon.
- Coordinates with other areas to develop maintenance schedules for transmission, distribution and generation facility outages in the  operating horizon meeting reliability and other business considerations.
- Apply study results to approve or disapprove maintenance requests in the operating horizon
- Monitors online security analysis output, based on output utilizes study load flow and contingency analysis to develop mitigation  plans to ensure adequate system security.
- Performs network studies, develops mitigation plans and takes action to ensure transmission security is maintained at acceptable  levels in the operating horizon.
- Ensures adequate voltage schedules of balancing area generating resources.
- Evaluates impact protection systems being out of service and taking corrective action.
- Maintains accurate data records on load, generation, interchange and transmission service.
- Performs other job-related work as assigned.
 
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and two (2) years of system operator experience in one or more of the following disciplines:  balancing and interchange, transmission or bulk distribution
OR
An Associate Degree in an engineering related discipline or successful completion of Military Power Training School in Electrical, Electronic, Communications or Computer Technologies and four (4) years of system operator experience in one or more of the following disciplines:  balancing and interchange, transmission or bulk distribution
 
A regular valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.
 
North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Combined Balancing and Interchange/Transmission Operator or higher is required.
 
The full salary range for this position is $110,406.40 - $136,364.80. Salary will vary based on education, experience, skills, and abilities. 
 
*Please note: The work location for this position is JEA's SOCC (System Operations Control Center) facility, located on the westside of Jacksonville.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Activity                                                           Activity

Sitting

   Up to 12 hours per day

Lifting

 Will not generally apply

Walking

   Will not generally apply

 Up to 50 max. pounds

Standing

   Will not generally apply

Pushing

 Will not generally apply

Bending

   Will not generally apply

 Up to 50 max. pounds

Squatting

   Will not generally apply

Pulling

 Will not generally apply

Stooping

   Will not generally apply

 Up to 50 max. pounds

Reaching

   Will not generally apply

Climbing

 Will not generally apply

Balancing

   Will not generally apply

       Stairs

 Will not generally apply

Twisting

    Will not generally apply

       Ladder

 Will not generally apply

Crawling

   Will not generally apply

       Step-stool

 Will not generally apply

Kneeling

   Will not generally apply

Excessive heat

 Will not generally apply

Typing

    Up to 12  hours per day

Excessive cold

 Will not generally apply

Data Entry

    Up to 12  hours per day

Dust

 Will not generally apply

Hands in Water

 Will not generally apply

Humidity

 Will not generally apply

Loud Noise

 Will not generally apply

Unusual  hearing or vision demands:

Ability to distinguish primary colors and maintain vision correctable to 20/40; normal field of vision; normal night vision; good depth perception; good hearing and sense of smell.

Other physical demands or notes:

JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance.  Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position. 

Must possess sufficient strength and agility to perform lifting, climbing and carrying of tools and equipment. Able to wear appropriate safety equipment; work at heights and perform arduous duties.

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