Job description

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for project management of the design and construction coordination of underground and overhead residential, commercial, industrial, and electric distribution facilities of all complexities. This position is also responsible for contributing to the GIS database maintenance effort and highway project coordination.

A Project Coordinator must understand and be able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of a BEC Line Design Technician and Senior Line Design Technician classification.

Essential Functions of Position:

1. Position involves a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. Outdoor activities include exposure to various weather conditions including heat, high humidity, cold, wind, fog, rain, lightning, hail, sleet, snow, and ice for extended periods of time.

2. Observes safety rules and practices and recommends to fellow workers the use and practice of the same.

3. Must possess and maintain the ability to:

· Respond in a positive manner to supervision.

· Work as a cooperative member of a team.

· Interact in a professional and courteous manner with co-workers and members.

· Successfully work within deadlines and time constraints.

4. Coordinates and directs the design phase of assigned projects to ensure that negotiated delivery dates are met for cost estimates, road crossing plans and contractual documents.

5. Coordinates with Operations Supervisor to ensure that negotiated in-service dates are met for assigned projects.

6. Informs members, customers and agencies of project progress from inception to completion.

7. Ensures that easements and rights-of-way are acquired, when necessary.

8. Provides updates on job statuses to the Engineering Services Supervisor and/or the Manager of Engineering, as required.

9. Consults with members, consumers, developers, builders, and agencies concerning requirements for service or adjustments to facilities in a positive, courteous and professional manner.

10. Provides day-to-day training for Line Design and Senior Line Design Technicians, as needed.

11. Assesses load requirements, evaluates environmental constraints and identifies project requirements (permits, easements, fees, etc.).

12. Interprets survey data, plan and deed information.

13. Prepares contractual documents and reimbursement estimates for highway projects, as required.

14. Continually develops and recommends more efficient and effective ways to provide new services to members and customers.

15. Inspects and maintains all vehicles, tools and equipment in accordance with BEC policies and procedures.

16. Acquires, maintains and returns material in accordance with BEC policies, procedures and inventory control procedures.

17. Possesses working knowledge of Electric Utility Construction Specifications (RUS-preferred), NEC, NESC, federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

18. Possesses working knowledge of BEC’s GIS mapping system and associated technologies.

19. Possesses working knowledge of BEC’s work order processing procedures.

20. Possesses working knowledge of power system components, functions, ratings, and limitations.

21. Complies with all BEC policies and procedures, safety rules, RUS specifications, NEC, NESC, and federal, state, and local regulations and codes.

22. Accurately and legibly completes all documentation in accordance with BEC policies and procedures.

23. Operates all BEC equipment in accordance with BEC policies and procedures, safety rules, manufacturer guidelines and regulations and/or codes.

24. Performs the design of assigned System Work Plan projects in a timely, safe and efficient manner. Coordinates and completes all related activities.

Equipment Used:

Organizational vehicles, two-way radios, transit, GPS, range-finder, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, multi-functional phone system, shredder, typewriter.

Other Important Duties:

1. Maintains good working relations with co-workers, BEC members and the general public.

2. Represents BEC by attending schools/seminars/meetings for improvement of job knowledge and skills, when requested.

3. Continually explores new ideas to enhance job performance, efficiency, productivity, and work relations. Communicates the ideas to the Engineering Services Supervisor.

4. Performs other duties as may be assigned by Engineering Services Supervisor, Manager of Engineering or designee.

5. Storm Restoration Assistance – Assists Operations Department in restoration activities, when appropriate. This assistance, pairing of personnel and assigned activities are coordinated through the Manager of Operations, Operations Supervisor and/or assigned Operations personnel and will continue until such personnel determines that Storm Restoration Assistance is no longer needed.

Assignments are performed in pairs with another assigned person as determined by the Manager of Operations, Operations Supervisor and/or assigned Operations personnel. All current BEC safety practices and procedures are followed and proper personal protective equipment is used. Possible assignments during this time will be limited and may include the following:

· Food delivery to field personnel

· Material delivery to field personnel

· Patrolling and conducting Damage Assessment of BEC system and affected locations

· Refusing affected transformers*

· Refusing affected laterals*

*Refusing will only be accomplished with an approved Extendo stick and will only be initiated (1) after a thorough inspection of the affected device and/or circuit has been conducted; and (2) after securing approval from the BEC Dispatcher using established BEC communications protocols.

Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Must obtain and maintain knowledge of Cooperative’s policies related to duties of the position.

· Participates in monthly BEC Safety Meetings.

· Must maintain knowledge of CPR, AED and First Aid in order to use it, when necessary.

· Ability to travel intra/inter-state, as necessary, for training purposes, meetings, or to provide assistance to other electric cooperatives, as required.

· Ability to frequently travel within BEC Service Area and to other locations, as required, in course of daily work.

• Must pass a Department of Transportation or general physical as required.
• Must pass required and random drug tests.
• Ability to move about and within an office building and on various terrain.
• Ability to lift and/or move equipment and tools weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance and in excess of 25 pounds with assistance, frequently carrying such weight over rough terrain on a regular and recurring basis.
• Ability to frequently stand and/or walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform manual and detailed hand work using both hands, sometimes repetitively, climb and balance, squat, stoop, crouch or kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to bend at neck, waist, legs, and arms, reach above shoulder-level, twist body, and change positions at will.
• Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate over loud background noise.
• Vision ability that meets the minimum requirements to acquire and maintain a Texas Driver’s license, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people and personalities. Requires a high degree of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be tactful and get along with diverse groups of people and personalities. Capable of conveying a positive and professional image.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, even simultaneously, as well as coordinate projects with other employees working to consistently meet deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to listen to and read instructions and other paperwork.
• Ability to use standard software applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VISIO.
• Ability to understand the analysis of power distribution systems and components.
• Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills to perform the Essential Functions of the Position.

Education, Degrees, Certificates, and/or License Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid minimum Texas Driver’s License and an acceptable driving history.

· Must be eligible to be and remain insured as a driver by the Cooperative’s group liability policy for the automotive fleet.

• American Red Cross or equivalent Certificate of Standard First Aid, CPR and AED utilization. This must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• Certification as a Staking Technician from all related courses offered by TEC, or an approved equivalent, prior to entry into this classification.
• Associates Degree or Technical Degree in Engineering-related field is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with at least three (3) years at BEC Senior Line Design Technician classification or equivalent. Staking Technician certification may be substituted for experience at BEC’s discretion.
• Must successfully complete the Underground Line Design Training offer by TEC, or an approved equivalent, within one (1) year of entry into this classification, if not already successfully completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.39 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bartlett, TX 76511: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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