PCMS Operator

Power Control and Monitoring Systems (PCMS) OPERATOR: 

Summary/General Description of Position:  

Operates power monitoring software; routes and transfers power; analyzes fluctuations, quality, and abnormalities; Observes, documents and reports data statistics for program improvement.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Adheres to all current CUI GFORCE standards and all electrical safety standards to safely operate and maintain the MDC Power Control Monitor System (PCMS) system. 
• Works as an active member of the PCMS plant operations team.  

• Participates in all normal plant operations tasks such as startup and shutdown, daily checks, record keeping, maintenance, housekeeping, and process adjustment.  

• Responsible for ensuring all automated data logging is functioning properly and data logs are backed up on a regular basis.  

• Maintains daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.   

• Performs regular inspection and maintenance on PCMS system and associated equipment.  

• Follows SOP directions while operating the PCMS system. 

• Ability to read, understand and follow switching order directives. 

• Assists in electrical and mechanical fault finding, repair, and reporting.  

• Assists in planning maintenance and outage activities.  

• Reports results of maintenance and changes to MDC facilities status in accordance with company and government directives.  

• 24/7 monitoring of the PCMS in accordance with company and government requirements.  

• Monitors equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters, perform fault finding and repair as well as required scheduled maintenance.  

• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• The following physical activities are frequently required of a PCMS Operator: reaching; sitting; standing; walking; communicating in person, by phone or through written correspondence; hearing; and viewing. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, hazardous chemicals or materials, repetitive motions, and commuting to and from the FPP in inclement weather. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  Mandatory  

• High school diploma  

• Must maintain a valid US driver's license. 
• 2-5 years of related experience - Electrical systems and/or Power Plant and/or HMI

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.  

• Must possess strong computer skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Office products. 

• Proficiency in speaking and writing in the English language to effectively conduct business with industry and Government, including oral presentations and written publications. 

• Handle interactions with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional, and effective manner. 
• Capable of dealing with high stress situations, to include acknowledging and responding to multiple alarms, phone calls and potential real world situations.

PREFERRED 

• Demonstrated experience operating Supervisory, Communications, and Data Acquisition monitoring systems of similar levels of complexity as the MDC PCMS system.   
• Experience with troubleshooting PLC programs including ladder logic, function block diagram, and structured text.  

• Knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency mission.  

• Experience with power generation systems, control systems, emergency and redundant systems, power and lighting systems.  

• Experience working in a remote location.