Eng Supp Spec 2 - Engineering Operations Specialist

First Tek, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

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SKILLS

Adobe Flash, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Billing, Budgeting, Business Intelligence Software, C Programming Language, Cataloguing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conferences, Consulting, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Review, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ergonomics, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, Government, Hand Tools, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, High Voltage (HV), IRC (Internet Relay Chat), Identify Issues, Interpret Regulations, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Material Moving, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, On Site Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Procedure Development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Product Reviews, Project Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Submissions, Reimbursement, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Staff Training, Statement of Work (SOW), Surveillance, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), User Documentation, Vehicle Driving, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Work From Home

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

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1 day ago

API_TEZM_EngOpsSpec_2_20260701_CORA.docx

*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Engineering Support Specialist 2

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

Engineering Operations Specialist

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Situational Telework

Organization

TEZM

Number of Days Onsite

5 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

Overtime

5% anticipated

On-Call

No

Travel

Up to 5% for meetings

FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals

* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA s business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

** Assignments with the Remote Designation must reside in WA, OR, ID or MT. Case-by-case exceptions may apply only when in the best interest of BPA.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This full-time, contract Engineering Support Specialist assignment will provide technical document review support to the Substation Maintenance and High Voltage Engineering (TEZM) organization, supporting the Transmission Business Line for *** (BPA). This position performs instruction book quality review, ProjectWise input, manufacturer part input, and analysis of data for the Substation Maintenance Parts program.

Organization

Asset Reliability and Maintenance group provides support to the Field Service and Design organizations relative to asset maintenance and performance for high voltage substation equipment and transmission lines.

Successful individuals will:

Be highly detail oriented and capable of working independently in support of multiple projects

Be able to identify problems and articulate them to leadership in a manner that is easily understandable and timely.

Possess oral communication skills that allow for the conveyance of technical advice and information to clients and coworkers who have varying degrees of understanding of the subject matter.

Possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

Possess a high level of organizational abilities.

ASSIGNMENT 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.

Perform quality review of instruction books and examine for data errors.

Read and review technical instruction books to verify compliance with BPA contract specifications.

Maintain database of instruction manuals and books; maintain filing system for instruction book library.

Create new and maintain/update existing project SharePoint sites to manage craft and work standards owned by TEZM.

Respond to field crew requests to provide technical manuals, documents and library information as needed in support of all maintenance activities for transmission line and substation equipment.

Submit, monitor and provide status on various TEZM-owned standards and deliverables for scheduled or safety required updates based on field incidents.

Work with technical SME s to manage and migrate only active/relevant manuals and documents to a digital format and notify field personnel of updates and network locations.

Research library records, ProjectWise, Asset Suite, and other sources to meet requests for instruction manuals that match or are cross-references for equipment needing repair or replacement.

File instruction books and upload information into ProjectWise.

From vendor-supplied files, upload and maintain the instruction book database.

Work with Equipment Specialists to identify new parts to be stocked.

Assist Equipment Specialists in data review and analysis. Use Asset Suite and Power BI tools as necessary.

Input equipment data into Cascade.

Update system with equipment-specific data concerning equipment specifications.

Catalog new spare parts in the BES system and review data, make necessary corrections as needed.

Consolidate technical results into summary form such as tables and report.

Maintain library of maintenance and work standards and related guidebooks, tip sheets, and other similar documentation, reviewing and updating as required / requested. Perform copy editing on documents in Microsoft Word, convert to PDF files, and upload to the TEZM SharePoint site.

Interview and collaborate with BPA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review, revise, create/draft and recommend substation and transmission-line maintenance and work standards and related guidebooks, tip sheets, and other similar documentation; submit materials for review by SMEs and BPA manager / team lead.

Attend meetings as requested, taking meeting notes (minutes); type meeting notes for review by appropriate BPA manager, team lead or applicable SME; distribute BPA management-approved meeting notes (minutes) to appropriate parties in a timely fashion.

Serve as liaison with vendors / manufacturers and BPA SMEs to review manufacturer s instruction and maintenance manuals / books to verify an acceptable, quality product is received. Provide SME input and comments to vendors during manual review process.

Submit online requests to Media Services to print new equipment instruction manuals from vendors files in support of BPA s in-house printing initiative. Submit scan requests to digitize older manuals and materials for ProjectWise.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Bachelor s degree in Technical Management, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Technical Writing or directly-related technical field is preferred.

5+ years of directly related experience is required.

Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering operations and progressively more technical in nature. Individual must be capable of applying a diversified knowledge of principles and practices in assigned technical areas. Requires a working knowledge of automated data systems.

Must possess broad knowledge of engineering operations policies and procedures involving material and equipment inventory and control.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Experience in a technical environment reading and interpreting technical information.

Experience with processes, automated records and data systems for acquisitions, accountability, control and disposal of facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources.

Basic knowledge of Parts cataloging

Ability to analyze and effectively review large volumes of essential technical data.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience using ProjectWise Explorer to access BPA drawings and prints.

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.

Hazards & Risks

Assignment requires frequent walking, bending and stooping.

Assignment requires overhead work.

Assignment requires the ability to lift and carry 20 pounds.

Assignment requires a minimum level of physical ability sufficient to lift, carry, move and stack equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Bending stooping, lifting, kneeling, reaching and walking for short distances (up to 500 yards) may be required.

Assignment requires the ability to lift items approximately 20 pounds in weight on and off vehicles and maneuver them, using wheeled carts, to designated locations.

Assignment requires frequent walking on uneven terrain.

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

SharePoint

BPA

Asset Suite

BPA

ProjectWise

BPA

Power BI

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.

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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)

Fangonilo II, Mark F.

Date

5/28/2026

CFTE Job Title

Engineering Support Specialist 2

Org

BPA-TEZM

PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?

Yes No

If yes, list required PPE:

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

B

Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls Training (HRMIS 015076)

B

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).

C

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

C

Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057)

Choose an item.

Worker operates forklifts

Forklift Certification

Choose an item.

Worker operates a fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher Use

C

Worker operates hand tools

None Identified

Choose an item.

Worker uses personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

Choose an item.

Shock & Arc Flash Basic

Choose an item.

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

C

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

Choose an item.

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

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General Comments

BPA Requesting Manager Comments/Additional Considerations:

Position requires majority of tasks to be completed in a climate-controlled office environment with occasional travel for meetings to work in other office environments.

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