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Remote Operations Technician - 24 Hour Desk at Wellhead Services, Inc. – Sacramento, California

Wellhead Services, Inc.
Sacramento, California, 95811, United States
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Are you a self motivated individual? Are you looking for flexible part-time work? Can you multi-task and work under pressure? Opening for 1 to 2 Real Time Generation Operator in our Sacramento office. Looking for an individual interested in the energy field, attention to details, high energy. Eligible for benefits, sick and vacation accrual, and 25% 401K match. Training will be provided. Great for engineering students! Local candidates desired.

Job Summary:

Operate and monitor generating facilities in accordance with Wellhead Power eXchange (WPX) operating procedures, and all applicable agreements and tariffs via remote control systems in response to dispatch schedules and real time instructions received via the CAISO’s Automated Dispatch System (ADS) including:

  • Real Time Operations- monitor the CAISO’s Automatic Dispatch System (ADS) notification screen for instructions relevant to generators controlled and operated by Wellhead Services, Inc. (WSI)
  • Start, stop and adjust generators via remote control system in response to instructions received vis ADS.
  • Casualty Control and Emergency Response
  • Logging of plant parameters and events in accordance with established practices.
  • Report alarms and/or abnormal conditions to the on-call plant technicians and/or plant manager in accordance with established practice
  • Communications with facility Scheduling Coordinators (SC) if SC is not WPX
  • Site Security monitoring
  • Telecom support
  • Operations Reports- obtain and enter historical info into various spreadsheets and databases, perform analysis of historical industry data, perform internet based research and data retrieval
  • Other duties as assigned
  • QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to multi task.

  • Must be able to Multi-Task
  • Must have strong communications skills
  • Must be able to work in a high stress environment
  • Must possess general knowledge of Microsoft Suite products. This includes: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Possess knowledge on the Windows OS and general computer knowledge
  • Possess strong analytical skills.
  • Education and /or Experience:

    High School Diploma/GED and one to two years related experience and/or training; completion of a trade school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Preference for Engineering Students.

    Language Skills:

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

    Reasoning Ability:

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    Prefer strong background and fluency in word processing and spreadsheet software. AutoCAD a plus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Job Location

    Sacramento, California, 95811, United States

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