Explore a Career as a Substation Operator

Help ensure safe and reliable operations at one of BPA’s mission-critical substations as a Substation Operator!
man holding a notepad in one hand with the other arm outstretched against a metal wall with various buttons and switches

Current Openings

Substation Operator (multiple openings)

Apply now

Duties

  • Care and inspect the substation, switchyard operating equipment and non-supervisory-controlled operating equipment.
  • Update district substation operating manuals when necessary.
  • Inform system dispatchers and others of all local information pertinent to the operation of the power system.
  • Plan and perform any switching schedules during tour of duty.
  • Write switch orders and plan and perform switching as delegated by system dispatcher.

Requirements

  • Experience through a formal apprenticeship in substation operations
  • Sufficient recent training and/or experience in the trade which can be evaluated as providing the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of this position
  • Knowledge of electrical circuitry, safety rules and switching and clearance procedures of a larges interconnected power system
  • Knowledge of the purpose and use of electrical power system equipment and of electrical power system technical practices
  • Ability to interpret instructions, procedures and circuit diagrams

Benefits

  • Paid holidays, paid time off and separate sick leave
  • Comprehensive health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
  • Agency matching retirement savings (Thrift Savings Plan)
Learn more
search

View BPA jobs postings on USAJOBS

Federal agencies, like BPA, use USAJOBS to host job openings and match qualified applicants to those jobs. To view open positions and/or be notified of new opportunities, click on the button below.

USAJOBS