2025-08-24
MidAmerican Energy Company
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Las Vegas
Nevada
89101
United States
Position Title: Oper Start, Distribution
Location: Las Vegas, NV, United States
Description:
Responsible for continuous, real time, safe, and reliable operation of the distribution system including initial activities relating to power outages and trouble calls. May also act as a lead or team member on projects. Monitors the DMS system. Fully capable of assuming the duties of Dispatch Assistant. Responsible for answering phones and radios. Maintains and provides system updates. Timely dispatching of Line Troublemen. Tracks the location and progress of Line Troublemen so dispatched. Performs research, notification and follow-ups as necessary. Utilize and update the Outage Management System. Makes proper notification of system activities as required. Monitors progress of outages and follows up as necessary. Research, write, and check switching programs. Will be required to use independent judgment in order to maintain or restore electric service and will have the direct authority to shed customer load. Demonstrate ability to operate various systems including but not limited to SCADA, OMS, CADOPS and DMS. Log and maintain daily log of system events. Directs field personnel through switching/clearance activities. Issues Hot Line Permits, Clearances, Intra-Company Releases and Permits to qualified field personnel. Ensures the accuracy of the distribution mapping system including device and equipment status. Ensure distribution system integrity by closely monitoring the SCADA system and T & D system status. Develops contingency plans to help ensure the safe and reliable operation of the distribution system. Works closely with other departments to resolve loading and customer issues. Informs employee's relief fully on existing and preceding operating conditions of the system. Assists in training of Distribution Dispatch personnel. Promotes teamwork. Develops and maintains effective work relationships by communicating professionally and on a continuous basis. Employees will perform any and all tasks for which they are properly trained and can competently and safely perform.
Responsibilities:
Applicant must pass various tests to demonstrate system knowledge
About US:
NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
About the Team:
At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10003349
Job Category: UNION
Posting Date: 2025-08-23
Apply Before: 2025-09-06T17:40:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Rotating
Locations: 7155 Lindell Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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