Prin Proj Outage Coordinator

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for optimizing the practices, policies, procedures and programs to operate the electric transmission, sub- transmission and distribution systems in a safe, reliable and efficient manner with the welfare of employees, customers, the public and shareholders in mind. Submits outage requests for planned project work in support of the project management department. Analyze project diagram related work and coordinate the addition of new equipment to the system. Create electrical zones of protection for field personnel to work within, satisfying all safety tagging procedures. Works with the OCC, TSO and project managers to resolve conflicts between outage requests and system operating constraints. Maintain and apply a working knowledge of the Exelon Management Model for business controls and meet management's expectation for conducting effective business. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related discipline and 7-10 years' experience in the planning, design, operation or maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment on the electrical / gas distribution system OR in lieu of degree, 9-12 years' experience in the planning, design, operation or maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment on the electrical / gas distribution system.
• Combined 3-5 years experience as Sr Dist Sys Dispatcher (Load Dispatching) and operating/construction/engineering or equivalent background.
• Working knowledge is required of the transmission & sub- transmission systems and associated substation equipment to include loading limitations, operating procedures, contingency consequences, protective relaying, emergency operating procedures and protective card requirements.
• Independent decision-making and judgment is absolutely necessary to maintain the integrity and security of the system, insuring electrical switching activities are performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related discipline
• 5 years experience as Sr Dist Sys Dispatcher (Load Dispatching) and equivalent background in operating, construction or engineering.
• Working knowledge of the transmission, sub- transmission and distribution system and related substation equipment.
• Working knowledge of the 4kV & 12kV distribution systems external to substations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze system data to determine the feasibility of switching requests for transmission, substation and distribution equipment.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and secure operation of the electric system and manage the impact on system reliability.
• Work with project managers to determine required zones of protection and outage sequencing to execute planned project work.
• Review and follow the progression of project diagram work on the transmission, sub transmission and distribution system.
• Support the project manager in work bundling activities to minimize the impact to the system.
• Work with the OCC, TSO and project managers to resolve conflicts between outage requests and system operating constraints.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,000.00/Yr. – $137,500.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior