Distribution System Operator

Imperial Irrigation District • El Centro, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, monitors and controls electrical distribution system operations and equipment. Prevents and restores the electric distribution system and maintains its operational reliability. Directs switching performed by field technicians and troubleshooters; coordinates customer outages, emergency restoration, and clearances; maintains the customer outage information database; and complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and District operating policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, business, or another related field; or an associate's degree in one of those fields plus four years of qualifying related experience.
• Qualifying experience with an associate's degree includes electric systems, operation and maintenance, line construction, or electrical, electronic, or computer science-related work, including design and analysis functions in the electrical field.
• Direct and equivalent related power system operation, maintenance, line construction, or relevant electrical utility fieldwork experience may substitute for required education at a ratio of two years of experience for one year of education.
• Pass the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) pre-employment test.
• A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.
• Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.
• External applicants seeking veteran's preference must submit DD Form 214 or other evidence of veteran status by the job posting deadline.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control electrical distribution system operations and equipment.
• Prevent and restore the electric distribution system and maintain its operational reliability.
• Direct switching performed by field technicians and troubleshooters.
• Coordinate customer outages, emergency restoration, and clearances.
• Maintain the customer outage information database.
• Comply with NERC, WECC, and District operating policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree