Warren RECC is seeking a full-time position for Key Accounts Engineer

Warren RECC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WARREN RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

KEY ACCOUNTS ENGINEER

OBJECTIVES:

• To Provide Technical Support and Project Management for our C&I members and all prospective C&I members.
• To lead the Warren RECC Economic Development Program and serve as the face for the cooperative with state, local, and TVA economic developers.
• To Ensure Contract and Deposit Compliance with Warren RECC Policies and Procedures for our C&I Members
• To Serve as the key contact between Warren RECC and our C&I members.
• To lead Warren RECC/TVA incentive programs as they relate to C&I members.
• To maintain relationships with our Top C&I Accounts.
• To Stay Apprised of all developments in Sustainability Programs and innovative electric system technology available to C&I Members

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Senior Manager of Engineering
• Supports: Operations and Field Engineering Personnel
• Supervises: Key Accounts Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads Projects and conducts regular project meetings related to the electric service for all C&I Accounts.
• Provides Technical and Power Quality support to meet the needs of C&I Members.
• Performs load factor studies, power factor studies, and load analysis on industrial and commercial members.
• Maintains working relationship with major industrial and commercial members including rate schedule information, outage planning, and maintenance of facilities impacting the electric service to the member.
• Communicates Rate Changes and responds to billing questions from the major commercial and industrial members.
• Responsible for the commercial and industrial infrared program and oil testing of major equipment program.
• Reviews and determines compliance with Commercial and Industrial Power Contracts. Keeps current on deposit requirements. Recommends changes to the Manager of Engineering.
• Understands proper coordination practices for all transmission, substation and distribution protective devices. Able to routinely review the coordination and application of these protective devices to ensure they operate within their specified limitations and nameplate ratings. Issues relay setting sheets and directs the issuance of work orders as necessary.
• Designs and/or oversees the subsequent construction of substation, distribution, and transmission improvements specified in the Construction Work Plan or by the directive of the Manager of Engineering. Creates and issues specifications and contracts necessary to procure the apparatus, major station equipment and construction services necessary to complete these projects. Ensures that the terms of these documents are adhered to by contractors or consultants hired to assist with construction of these projects.
• Is knowledgeable of all substation control circuits and advises other employees in their appropriate operation. Directs modifications to these circuits by issuing drawings and special instructions describing the work to be completed and the procedures to be followed. Assumes responsibility for all changes to relay control circuits by personally overseeing the work. Prevents unintentional outages resulting from such changes. Directs other employers to cease any activity that could result in an outage that is preventable and unnecessary.
• Routinely consults and interacts with employees of the Operations department. Frequently participates in district safety meetings and addresses concerns or questions that the Operations employees pose in a timely manner. Personally follows up on requests that cannot be addressed on the spot. Coordinates requests for non-CWP system improvements requested by Operations employees and directs the issuance of work orders as necessary. Consults with the Manger of Engineering when requested changes are inconsistent with established standards or precedent.
• Assists Field Engineering personnel with the sizing and design of large industrial service entrances and ensures that the proposed design adequately meets the needs of the customer. Specifies and procures special equipment as needed.
• Advises customers, consultants and employees of the fault current available on the system providing a report of available fault duty and system impedance as requested.
• Reviews and recommends changes to the policies and procedures impacting the Engineering and Operations Department. Performs annual study of line extension costs and recommends charge adjustments accordingly.
• Assists the Manager of Engineering as needed to fulfill the goals and objectives of the engineering group. Conducts special projects and generates reports outlining pertinent recommendations, potential alternatives, technical merit and economic feasibility. Assumes responsibility for implementing such recommendations when directed.
• Is knowledgeable of the scope of the long-range plan and the system weaknesses it seeks to correct. Consults with other Engineering staff to ensure that the design of current system improvements address future system weaknesses when possible.
• Assists with the development of Construction Work Plans, Long Range Plans, and Load Forecasts.
• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of tools, transportation and work equipment assigned.
• Recognizes conditions detrimental to system operations and reports such conditions promptly.
• Aids in the formulation of the Department Work Plan and Budget.
• Keeps familiar with Environmental Protection Agency "Right-to-Know" regulations as they pertain to chemical substances, etc., found or used in the work area.
• Works according to safety rules and policies adopted by Warren RECC, is responsible for own safety and reports all accidents to Supervisor.
• Complies with traffic laws, regulations and safe practices while operating any company vehicle.
• Such other duties as may be assigned.

IMPORTANT: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Warren RECC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based upon the needs of the Cooperative and/or their duties to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

POSITION: Key Accounts Engineer

EDUCATION: College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power systems.

EXPERIENCE: Must possess practical experience in the design and troubleshooting of high and low voltage three-phase power systems. Must have first-hand experience with solving technical problems in a team environment. Prior leadership a must. Utility experience in the areas of transmission, distribution or substation design and/or operation a plus.

KNOWLEDGE: Must have a working knowledge of electric utility systems, the National Electrical Safety Code, safety regulations, standard utility construction specifications and construction contracts, materials and practices. Must have a fundamental understanding of protective device coordination and symmetrical components.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, operating systems and applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, databases and engineering analysis software. Must also demonstrate proficiency with equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, hand tools, modems, power supplies and test equipment. Must understand electrical drawings and be capable of designing electrical circuits typically employed in electrical substations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to work in all types of weather. Must keep work areas and vehicles in a neat and presentable manner.

OTHER: Must have a valid driver's license. Must not be color blind.