Section Operator

Iberdrola•Vestal, NY

9d•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 initial analysis of trouble within their Section and initiates actions to minimize interruptions. The role involves operating and monitoring supervisory controlled electric substations throughout the Section and maintaining gas pressures within predetermined limits using supervisory control equipment. They keep logs of operations to supplement automatically recorded data and update 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.
Ability to absorb Company training in Section Operating work, measured by appropriate job knowledge tests.
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.
Ability to qualify for Automobile Operator's License, when required.
Normal health, physique, and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination, including color perception.
Analytical ability and emotional stability.
Neat and orderly in work and preparation of records.
Willingness to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule.
Ability to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence.
Meet the general requirements for all employees as outlined in the Preamble to the Job Specification Manual.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the operation of Section facilities affecting electric and gas transmission and distribution systems.
Coordinates outage of lines and equipment for testing, maintenance, and repairs.
Issues switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing facilities.
Ensures observance of "Operating Instructions for Switching and Tagging Procedures of Electric Lines and Equipment" and standard gas operations procedures.
Performs initial analysis of trouble in their Section and initiates action to minimize interruptions.
Operates and monitors supervisory controlled electric substations.
Monitors and maintains gas pressures within predetermined limits.
Keeps logs of operations to supplement recorded data.
Marks up system diagram boards to conform with current field conditions.
Receives trouble calls and dispatches crews for minor troubles during off-duty hours.
Recognizes unusual conditions and informs responsible personnel.
Performs other related or less skilled work as required.