To provide the engineering and operations departments with the most reliable transmission and distribution system maps and system models.
To assist the group to achieve company goals.
To provide necessary technical support to integrate the field inventory, electric and fiber optic GIS, automated staking sheet, CIS, engineering analysis, meter data management, AMI and outage management software programs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/CLASSIFICATIONS
Education: An associate's degree in GIS emphasizing software programming is required while a bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
Experience: Must possess a minimum of five years of experience operating and maintaining a GIS system and be able to utilize the AutoCad and ESRI software systems. Experience in electric utility construction highly preferred.
Job Knowledge and Skills: Skills in AutoCad and ESRI setup, keyboard commands, pull-down menus and creating, then extracting attribute information is a requirement as are skills in maintaining and developing ArcGIS Online applications. A working knowledge of distribution/ transmission power systems is highly desired. Must be familiar with capacity and other characteristics of electrical systems, PC based software applications, automated mapping, staking, engineering analysis and GPS systems. Experience using SQL server and Python is preferred.
Normal Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Must be willing to travel throughout Blue Ridge Electric's service area and be able to attend job related workshops and/or seminars outside of this service area as required.
Driver's License Requirements: Operates company vehicle (light) as job requirement. Must have current, valid vehicle operator's license at all times. Must have safe driving record (three years).
Overtime Status: This position is subject to the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended.
Non Discrimination: This position shall be filled on the basis of qualifications and ability to perform essential job functions, and without regard to race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or disability.
EEO Classification: Office and clerical (5-A)
Physical Activity Requirements (Type): G, M, P, Q, R
Blue Ridge Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative whose mission is to benefit member owners by providing reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost – delivered efficiently and with extraordinary member care. The guiding purpose is to be a major shaper of the future in our service area and to experience the joy of helping members of the community achieve new levels of economic prosperity. Blue Ridge Energy serves over 78,000 consumers in Northwest North Carolina including Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Avery and Alexander counties.
Blue Ridge Energy, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge Energy which provides propane, heating fuels, and propane gas hearth products. Ranked in the top 50 propane energy providers in the country. Blue Ridge Energy, LLC provides assistance and personal touch service and has a dedicated staff of 38 employees.
RidgeLink, LLC, is a limited liability company formed to help Blue Ridge Energy provide value to its membership by more fully utilizing the fiber optic system the cooperative has put in place for its electric system. RidgeLink is a telecommunication service currently available to business applications only.
