Sr Dist System Operator

ComEd • Joliet, IL

179d

About The Position

The Senior Distribution System Operator optimizes practices, policies, procedures, and programs for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric distribution system. The role manages real-time system alarms and loading conditions, controls and operates distribution equipment, performs planned and emergency switching, and supports customer restoration during storms and other emergencies. The operator serves as the tagging authority, directs safety tagging and line-clearance activities in accordance with LOTO, and leads associates and other operating, construction, testing, customer, and contractor personnel involved in system work.

The position exercises independent judgment in real-time decisions that maintain system integrity, reliability, and security. It requires proficiency at multiple operating desks, leadership throughout the Operations Control Center, and training less experienced employees. The operator must be able to work extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime on scheduled days off to support operations and emergency coverage.

Requirements

• Meet all requirements of a Distribution System Operator 2.
• At least 12 months of Distribution System Operator 2 or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of the EU distribution system, including the ability to recognize system configuration and loading issues, formulate contingency plans, and apply proper operating procedures; knowledge is obtained through successful completion of formal OCC training.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and manage stressful situations.
• Ability to work shift work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, math, or business, with a heavy technology curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines for distribution system operations, maintaining system integrity, reliability, security, and safety.
• Manage real-time system alarm status and loading conditions and control and operate distribution system devices, including distribution automation equipment and network underground systems.
• Gather and analyze system data to assess switching requests and verify safe, efficient system operation.
• Compile switching routines within system loading and configuration parameters and establish guidelines for safe clearances.
• Develop emergency switching plans based on last contingencies.
• Direct electrical switching, safety-tag placement, and testing activities.
• Serve as tagging authority and execute line-clearance orders by confirming and directing tag placement in accordance with LOTO.
• Lead, direct, and supervise associates in restoring customers and safely clearing and restoring equipment.
• Notify and direct operating, construction, customer, and contractor personnel to address outages, equipment failures, emergencies, and other distribution-system events.
• Perform system restoration during storms and emergency events, including receiving, recording, routing, and dispatching customer calls, information, orders, and emergency calls.
• Maintain system voltages and line and equipment loadings within acceptable limits.
• Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages, and equipment-related problems.
• Maintain current system status information on SCADA displays, operating maps, and switching routines; coordinate with mapping and monitor the accuracy of new maps.
• Maintain operating logs, interruption reports, and related records documenting system status and event sequences.
• Provide training to less experienced employees and demonstrate proficiency at multiple operating desks.
• Recognize and reinforce strong performers and take appropriate administrative actions to address weak performance.
• Apply the Exelon Management Model for business controls and meet management expectations for effective business conduct.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed