Section Operator

Iberdrola•Vestal, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under directive supervision, coordinates the operation of Section facilities which may affect the electric and gas transmission and distribution systems. This role coordinates the outage of lines and equipment for testing, maintenance, and repairs to ensure continuity of service in cooperation with Area and District operating personnel. The Section Operator issues switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, substation, and generating plant facilities. They ensure strict adherence to "Operating Instructions for Switching and Tagging Procedures of Electric Lines and Equipment" and standard procedures for gas operations. This position performs an initial analysis of trouble within their Section and initiates actions to minimize interruptions. They operate and monitor supervisory controlled electric substations throughout the Section and maintain gas pressures at given locations within predetermined limits using supervisory control equipment. The role involves keeping logs of operations to supplement automatically recorded data and marking up system diagram boards to reflect current field conditions. The Section Operator receives trouble calls when customer service personnel and switchboard operators are off duty and dispatches crews for minor troubles during these periods. They recognize unusual conditions and situations and inform responsible Corporate, Area, or District operating personnel. Performs other related or less skilled work as required.

Requirements

A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology
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".
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.
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 that may affect electric and gas transmission and distribution systems.
Coordinates the outage of lines and equipment for testing, maintenance, and repairs to ensure continuity of service.
Issues switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, substation, and generating plant facilities.
Ensures 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 their 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 their 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 off-duty hours.
Recognizes unusual conditions and situations and informs responsible Corporate, Area, or District operating personnel.
Performs other related or less skilled work as required.