Distribution Operator ECC

Iberdrola•Binghamton, NY

11d•$51 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Operator ECC coordinates and operates electric distribution facilities under directive supervision, dispatches electric and gas outage and trouble notifications, and supports maintenance and repairs to help ensure continuity of service. The role coordinates switching for distribution line and equipment outages for testing, issues switching orders, monitors distribution devices, analyzes circuit and outage conditions, maintains records and system diagrams, and coordinates with operating personnel and crews. The operator may oversee distribution switching operations in a lead role when assigned and may perform other related or less skilled work as required. The position is based at the NY-Binghamton ECC and is an office position requiring five days onsite. Employees may be assigned a system emergency role and, during a system emergency, may be required to work outside their regular schedule or job duties.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a passing score on a test designed by the Company or a Company-approved provider.
Successful completion of a Company-administered aptitude test.
Ability to absorb Company training in Distribution Operating work, as measured by appropriate job knowledge tests. Training topics include generating station operations; transmission and distribution lines; substations; gas distribution systems; Company territory geography; Company Safety Rules; Switching and Tagging Procedures; protection systems; and standard procedures for gas operations.
Pass the 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.
Analytical ability and emotional stability.
Neat and orderly work habits, including preparation of records.
Willingness to work extra, irregular, or shift-schedule hours and respond to emergencies.
Ability 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 typical maintenance and repairs to 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 strict 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.
Make initial analyses 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 with current field conditions.
Receive electric and gas trouble and outage calls and dispatch crews via the Outage Management System.
Recognize unusual conditions and situations and inform responsible Corporate or Division operating personnel.
Perform other related or less skilled work as required.