Section Operator

Iberdrola • Vestal, NY

5d • $49 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Under directive supervision, the Section Operator coordinates the operation of Section facilities that may affect the electric and gas transmission and distribution systems. This role involves coordinating outages for testing, maintenance, and repairs to ensure service continuity, and issuing switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing various system facilities. The operator is responsible for analyzing and initiating action to minimize service interruptions, monitoring and maintaining electric substations and gas pressures via supervisory control equipment, and keeping logs of operations. They also update system diagram boards, receive and dispatch crews for trouble calls during off-duty hours, and report unusual conditions to appropriate personnel. The position requires adherence to strict operating instructions and safety procedures for both electric and gas operations.

Requirements

• Must possess A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology
• Should have had 3 years' experience in electric operating or related functions.
• Will be expected to absorb Company training in Section Operating work, measured by appropriate job knowledge tests, as described in the Memorandum of Agreement titled "Section Operator Training Program". This includes general knowledge of the operation of generating stations, transmission and distribution lines, substations, gas distribution systems, geography of Company territory, Company Safety Rules, "Operating Instructions for Switching and Tagging Procedures of Electric Lines and Equipment", and standard procedures for gas operations.
• Must be able to qualify for Automobile Operator's License, when required.

Nice To Haves

• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.
• Must possess analytical ability and emotional stability.
• Must be neat and orderly in work and preparation of records.
• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule.
• Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence.
• Must meet the general requirements for all employees as outlined in the Preamble to the Job Specification Manual

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the operation of Section facilities which may affect the electric and gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Coordinates the outage of lines and equipment for testing, maintenance and repairs to assure continuity of service in cooperation with Area and District operating personnel.
• Issues switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging and re-energizing transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, substation and generating plant facilities.
• Assures rigid observance of "Operating Instructions for Switching and Tagging Procedures of Electric Lines and Equipment", and standard procedures for gas operations.
• Makes initial analysis of trouble in his Section and initiates action to minimize interruptions.
• Operates and monitors supervisory controlled electric substations throughout the Section.
• Monitors and maintains gas pressures at given locations within predetermined limits by means of supervisory control equipment.
• Keeps logs of operations in his Section to supplement automatically recorded data.
• Marks up system diagram boards to conform with current field conditions.
• Receives trouble calls when customer service personnel and switchboard operators are off duty.
• Dispatches crews for minor troubles during this period.
• Recognizes unusual conditions and situations and informs responsible Corporate, Area or District operating personnel.
• Performs other related or less skilled work as required.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable to use the online tool.

What This Job Offers

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