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Be a part of the energy that is transforming the power industry of
northern and eastern Maine.
Versant Power continues to provide efficient, safe, and reliable
delivery of electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine,
while never losing sight of safety, quality, accountability, integrity,
and innovation, for over 100 years.
We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to
deliver something more powerful than power alone.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general direction of the Manager, Asset Management, this
position encompasses electrical engineering duties under a variety of
focus areas. including transmission and distribution protection
analysis, substation planning, design, specifications, procurement, and
commissioning.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, wiring and
connection diagrams for area of Engineering focus.
Project management responsibilities, where applicable, including
fiscal control, reporting and closing of projects.
Understand the use of technical test equipment and oversight of the
associated data and results.
Interact with area field personnel, providing Engineering oversight
and technical assistance as needed.
Understanding of applicable standards and regulations per specific
focus area of Electrical Engineering.
Ability to develop solutions per system needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with other Engineers and other
departments.
Understanding basic electrical theory and the application to a Power
Utility.
Focus Areas:
Distribution System Planning Engineer
Work closely with others in the department and those necessary in
other areas of the Company to facilitate the development of
short-term and long-term distribution capital project plans based on
system or equipment reliability, safety, risk assessment, condition,
loading and other factors.
Develops and administrates inspection and maintenance programs and
plans for system assets as directed.
Responsible for review, analysis and interpretation of inspection
and test results within the distribution line inspection and
maintenance programs and instituting appropriate projects, programs
or actions where necessary.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Companys
reliability statistics
Work closely with the Companys Engineering and Operations groups
along with other departments to ensure compliance with enforceable
standards applicable to the Company.
Work closely with the Companys Engineering and Operations groups
along with other departments to develop short and long term projects
for the companys capital plan.
Responsible for prioritizing projects and creating project forecasts
for development of the Companys short and long term capital plans.
Prepare or coordinate the preparation of periodic data submittals
and reports related to management of the Companys distribution
assets as required by internal or external entities as deemed
necessary (ex MPUC, Executive, BOD).
Use the Companys tools and applications in order to develop short
and long term programs and plans for distribution asset classes,
using inputs such as reliability, condition, safety, useful life and
other factors.
Performs analysis in support of the Company strategy regarding grid
modernization, system reliability, safety, or other business
objectives
