Electronic Engr 3 - Telecom
First Tek - Vancouver, WA
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F_0139_HIRING_SAFETY_TRAINING_MATRIX-JTT-2025-10-17.docx POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so. Provide technical SCADA engineering and expertise and act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) relative to assigned systems and equipment, for field technicians, design engineers, construction crews, and technical oversight committees. Develop maintenance standards and work guides that provide methods and techniques to be followed by technician crews, utilize BPA asset management and maintenance database tools (such as Sunflower, Cascade, and Asset Suite), and prioritize safety in all practices. Develop and document procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of hardware and software related to SCADA or other assigned systems and equipment. Interface with control center personnel and systems to validate proper data integration between field and control center systems. Investigate and analyze operating problems associated with complex electronic systems such as those used in the implementation and maintenance of BPA's SCADA system; report results and recommend corrective actions. Assist in development of standards for planning and design documentation related to new equipment and technology. Prepare detailed system specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies. Evaluate, recommend for selection, and support test equipment used to troubleshoot or maintain SCADA systems and equipment. Prepare formal training curriculum and hands-on exercises for SCADA or other assigned systems and equipment; deliver or assist with BPA-approved training to end users. Provide ongoing training through classroom, phone or onsite support. Monitor and provide guidance to supply chain and Warehouse staff for appropriate spare parts levels for SCADA or other assigned equipment. Provide review and recommendations related to the disposition of retired equipment and "parting out" for spares. Perform extensive engineering studies, incorporating technological advances in instrumentation, manufacturer designs, and BPA design standards, and considering field conditions and practices. Compile technical results and related tables, reports, and graphics on system performance, failure analysis and equipment outages; distribute findings to appropriate personnel or manufactures. Coordinate plans of service with stakeholders and implement BPA-approved plans for assigned projects. Draft work statements, coordinate, and verify the placement of manufacturer/vendor maintenance support agreements. Provide project / task updates to BPA manager. REQUIREMENTS Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix) Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is required. 10 years of experience and knowledge of electronic engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to one or more of the following is required: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or other industrial control systems such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Building Management Systems (Client), commercial automation, or complex security systems which utilize real-time control, sensor integration, and actuator output within an industrial context Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix) 5 years of direct experience with designing, installing, or maintaining one or more of the systems above. 3 years' experience with industrial control protocols (ethernet or serial based): e.g., DNP3, Modbus, OPC, or packet-based Ethernet/IP operational technology (OT) or industrial control system (ICS) networks. 1 year of providing support service to field users in a utility or industrial environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix) Experience with SCADA systems and protocols. Experience with Ethernet or packet-based operational technology (OT) or industrial control system (ICS) networks 5 years of experience with Process Automation and Instrumentation in automating processes, process variables, sensor calibration, and instrumentation in manufacturing, utilities, or laboratory settings. Hands-on troubleshooting or maintenance experience with one or more common utility Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) platform and associated digital or analog inputs/outputs and communication protocols. Familiarity with the Linux operating system. Experience with Python script programming. Experience in development of HMI/MMI interfaces. Experience conducting classroom training or laboratory workshops Additional Requirements (not required on matrix) First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification. Energized Facility Permit is required within one year of assignment start. Type: Substation Entry Permit (SEP) PPE Requirements White Hard Hat Eye Protection Electronics Engineer 3 - Telecom & Controls Hand protection (gloves) Hearing Protection Respirator (must be fit tested and include medical certification allowing use of device) Footwear: ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating. Footwear must lace up over the ankle and have a rigid sole and heel. The exterior of the boot must be made entirely of natural materials (all leather or leather and rubber combination) to conform to Arc-Flash requirements. Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility. User Type: Rare: Intended for workers who will work less than 5 days per month in substations or around energized electrical equipment. Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed. Refer to Ad-hoc PPE Requirement Appendices. Hazards & Risks Position requires frequent walking, bending and stooping. Appendices The following appendices apply to this position and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library: Substation Entry Permit (SEP) Offsite Work Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the position.) Training Type Details Provided by APM/Safe Workplace Training 32 hours BPA Cascade BPA Shock & Arc Flash PPE Training with Refresher 8 hours BPA Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass. CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization. Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function Mitigation Measures Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments) CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training. CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level. Acquisition Planning / Source Selection CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting" members for acquisition selections. All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers). All acquisition documents (requirements, SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel. Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds. Agency / Org Planning All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel. Budget / Finance Prep Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations. BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations. Contract Management All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel. All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs). Decision Making CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers. Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action. Direction & Control (directing BFTE) CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance. Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee. Disposing Govt. Property All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC). Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel. Inspection / IT Testing Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s). HR Support CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping). All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees. Policy Development BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption. Interpretation of Policy/Regulations Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations. CFTE are not permitted to "interpret" regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes. Representing BPA Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle. CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences. Page 4 of 4 F_0121_API_TEMPLATE_111225 CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX CONTRACT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (CFTE) NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX Purpose: The Contract Full Time Equivalent (CFTE) Hiring Safety Training Matrix is a hazard assessment for CFTE personnel routine tasks. It is intended to set a common understanding on training requirements between the CFTE personnel and the(BPA) managers/supervisors. BPA Requesting Managers should complete this form and coordinate with BPA Supplemental Labor Office during the procurement process to ensure the CFTE position includes a list of required trainings associated with identified tasks, conditions, and exposures. Each task, condition, and exposure indicate which training courses are required, who shall provide those trainings, and when those trainings shall occur. This form is intended only as a reference document for contractors. BPA Requesting Manager (Last, First MI) Hartwell, Bobbi L Date 10/15/25 CFTE Job Title Electronics Engineer 3 Org JTT PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor? ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, list required PPE: Safety boots Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any ☐ Respirator User ☐ Asbestos ☐ Lead ☐ Silica ☐ Hearing Conservation ☐ Other: Click or tap here to enter text. ☒ No Medical Surveillance BPA Requesting Managers may use equivalent Job Title Position Hazard Assessments or project Job Hazard Analyses as indicators for which medical surveillance programs may be required. Direct any questions regarding medical surveillance program requirements to the BPA Industrial Hygienist,, or. Instructions for BPA Requesting Manager: This template has been pre-populated with tasks and hazards generally associated with CFTE non-craft positions. BPA Requesting Managers must review this document during the CFTE procurement process. The BPA Requesting Manager will: Select the checkbox next to each task/condition/exposure that may be encountered during the normal course of the assignment. Identify if the mitigation for applicable tasks/conditions/exposures will be provided by BPA or the Contractor (supplier). Indicate when the mitigation must occur (pre-hire, post-hire, pre-task). Pre-Hire Training should be completed prior to the CFTE starting their assignment. Post-Hire training should be completed prior to exposure to a hazardous environment and/or conducting work at a BPA worksite. Pre-Task Training should be completed prior to conducting the associated task. Once complete, the BPA Requesting Manager will send the completed document to the Supplemental Labor Management Office. The listed tasks, conditions, and exposures are not all inclusive. New processes, unusual tasks, or equipment may trigger the need for specialized training. Consult with your local Safety Manager or BPA Safety Training Manager for guidance. BPA provided safety training will be the same training provided to Federal Workers. For the "General Comments" section, BPA Requesting Managers can list anything that was not already covered and provide clarification to the BPA COR to better understand the CFTE position. It may include tasks, conditions, and/or exposures that are unique to a particular position, work site, or person. For more information on the PHA process/requirement, reference the Safety and Occupational Health Manual, Safety Management Systems Chapter. Direct any questions regarding training requirements or issues related to this form to the BPA Safety Training Manager,, or. Office & Remote Work/Telework Hazards Task / Condition / Exposure Required Training Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided Pre-Hire Training Post-Hire Training Pre-Task Training ☒ Exposed to a fire in the building BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location. Annual fire drills will be conducted. B ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ Exposed to an earthquake while in the building BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location. B ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ Operating office tools (paper cutter, paper punch, staplers, etc.) None Identified C ☐ ☒ ☐ Task / Condition / Exposure Required Training Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided Pre-Hire Training Post-Hire Training Pre-Task Training ☒ Performing tasks that may result in repetitive motion injuries, prolonged sitting and computer use ☐ Optional: SUFS Move Safe (HRMIS 016633) C ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ Ergonomics Recognize the hazards and know when it is appropriate to stretch and take breaks; ensure a proper desk, chair, and equipment adjusted at the appropriate level; ensure proper lighting. Any ergonomic assessment to be provided by the supplier. C ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Performing tasks that may result in slips, trips or falls such as carrying boxes and walking on stairs or slick surfaces ☐ Review SOHM Chapter 9 Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls Training (HRMIS 015076) Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Adding electronic devices that were not previously part of the home (monitors, chargers, computing equipment, etc.) None Identified. On-the-job familiarization (if using BPA-issued equipment). Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ Travel / Field Operation Hazards Task / Condition / Exposure Required Training Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided Pre-Hire Training Post-Hire Training Pre-Task Training ☐ Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads ☐ Review SOHM Chapter 19 Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057) Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker operates forklifts Forklift Certification Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker operates a fire extinguisher Fire Extinguisher Use Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker operates hand tools None Identified Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Worker uses personal protective equipment Personal Protective Equipment B ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard ☒ Shock & Arc Flash Awareness B ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Shock & Arc Flash Basic ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Shock & Arc Flash Advanced / Refresher Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker may contact but will not disturb Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Potentially Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) 2 Asbestos Awareness Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker required to work in remote areas where bear encounters may take place Bear Pepper Spray Training Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker exposed to rodent and bird droppings1 Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker exposed to hot and/or cold environments None Identified Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ Task / Condition / Exposure Required Training Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided Pre-Hire Training Post-Hire Training Pre-Task Training ☐ Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides; ☐ Herbicide Cert. Ref. 4-hr Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Herb Certification 8-hr Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Hazardous Communication Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker exposed to lead2 ☐ Lead - Awareness Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Lead Worker Training Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker exposed to mercury None Identified Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker exposed to noise2 ☐ Hearing Conservation (Initial) ☐ Hearing Conservation (Annual) Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker exposed to silica2 Silica - Awareness Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker works at heights higher than 4' ☐ Fall Protection, Awareness Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Fall Protection, General Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Fall Protection, Advanced Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Ladder Safety Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Fall Protection, Advanced (TLM) Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Worker is required to take first aid and may be called on to render first aid for: workers on high voltage lines and/or equipment; worker works in remote areas First Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross or AHA Accredited) Required only if specified in the API C ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Worker performs work alone in remote areas Wilderness Adv. First Aid Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Worker may prepare, transport or receive hazardous materials ☐ DOT 1: Introduction, Classification, and the Hazardous Materials Table ☐ DOT 2: Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding ☐ DOT 3: Shipping Papers ☐ DOT 4: Loading and Storage ☐ DOT: Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials ☐ Hazardous Materials: Shipping Lithium Batteries under DOT Exemptions ☐ DOT Hazardous Material Awareness for the General Hazmat Employee Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ 1 BPA workplace manager to review Hantavirus Prevention Procedure 420-240-1 before performing task. 2 These exposures may require enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program. Ensure page 1 is marked accordingly. Other Specific Hazards Task / Condition / Exposure Required Training Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided Pre-Hire Training Post-Hire Training Pre-Task Training ☐ SAMPLE: Worker may make infrequent visits to field locations or substations Worker complete the PPE assessment in the SOHM to determine need for PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety vests, Arc Flash clothing or steel-toed boots. B X ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Choose an item. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. 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