Distribution Operator ECC

Iberdrola•Vestal, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Operator ECC coordinates and creates switching for outages of distribution lines and equipment for testing. Under directive supervision, the operator coordinates and operates electric distribution facilities and dispatches electric and gas outage and trouble notifications. The role supports maintenance and repairs to help ensure continuity of service, in cooperation with Section Operators and Division operating personnel. The operator issues switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing distribution facilities; ensures compliance with Electric Switching and Tagging Procedures and standard gas operations procedures; and analyzes distribution circuits for real-time and contingency conditions. The position performs initial analysis of electric outages and trouble, takes steps to minimize interruptions, monitors supervisory-controlled distribution devices, and may oversee switching operations in a lead role when assigned. Other duties include maintaining records, updating system diagrams and programs to reflect field conditions, receiving trouble and outage calls, dispatching crews through the Outage Management System, and notifying responsible personnel about unusual conditions. The role is based at the Binghamton ECC and is office-based, with five days onsite. The operator must be willing to work extra or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule and respond to emergencies. Employees may also be assigned a system emergency role requiring work outside their regular schedule or duties.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Electrical Engineering, Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a passing score on a test designed by the Company or a Company-approved provider.
Successfully complete a Company-administered aptitude test.
Absorb Company training in Distribution Operating work, as measured by appropriate job knowledge tests. Training includes knowledge of generating stations, transmission and distribution lines, substations, gas distribution systems, Company territory geography, Company Safety Rules, Switching and Tagging Procedures, protection systems, and standard gas operations procedures.
Pass a required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in the random drug testing program.
Possess analytical ability and emotional stability.
Be neat and orderly in work and preparation of records.
Be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule and respond to emergencies.
Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in a manner that inspires respect and confidence.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and create switching for outages of distribution lines and equipment for testing.
Under directive supervision, coordinate and operate electric distribution facilities and dispatch electric and gas outage and trouble notifications.
Support maintenance and repairs to help assure continuity of service in cooperation with Section Operators and Division operating personnel.
Issue switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing distribution facilities.
Ensure observance of Electric Switching and Tagging Procedures and standard procedures for gas operations.
Analyze distribution circuits to ensure proper operation in real time and under contingency conditions.
Perform initial analysis of electric outages and trouble and initiate actions to minimize interruptions.
Oversee distribution switching operations in a lead role when assigned.
Operate and monitor supervisory-controlled electric distribution devices.
Log data and keep records up to date.
Update system diagrams and programs to conform to current field conditions.
Receive electric and gas trouble and outage calls and dispatch crews via the Outage Management System.
Recognize unusual conditions and inform responsible Corporate or Division operating personnel.
Perform other related or less-skilled work as required.