PPL Corporation · 1 day ago
Distribution System Operator
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPPL Corporation is focused on delivering safe and reliable electricity to over 1.4 million customers in Pennsylvania. The Distribution System Operator will be responsible for managing complex switching and restoration efforts, ensuring safe work conditions, and providing guidance to less-experienced staff.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates and controls the status of all PPL Electric Utilities (PPLEU) transmission, distribution, and substation equipment. Properly documents maintenance and emergent work activities, as well as system problems. Reports any major system problems or customer interruptions as appropriate
Prepares more complex directed single and three-phase switching and tagging activities in support of maintenance or restorative services. Ensure familiarity with all jobs currently in progress to ensure safe work conditions for field crews and the public
Prepares and analyzes load transfers on both the distribution and the transmission systems to prevent overload damage to PPL EU facilities and to restore customer load in the minimum time possible
Enhances the accuracy of operational tools through the on-going revision of primary operating maps, static map boards, computer models, and Operating Instructions
Execute Emergency Load Control Procedures to maintain system integrity under emergency conditions up to and including the shedding of firm load, independent of management direction
Directs certain activities of Distribution Operations, Relay Test, and other departments, utilizing via 3-part communications to effectively and clearly communicate planned work steps and ensure full understanding of orders issued
Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced System Operators or System Dispatchers. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members
Increases and applies knowledge of the PPL Permit and Tag process to plan work activities to minimize customer and equipment outage time and maximize employee safety
Required to do shift work and to work overtime
Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
Experience in the theory and application of basic electrical principles
Must be willing to do shift work and work overtime
Pre-employment testing is required: PSP psychological testing
Successful completion of the formal System Operator Training School and 'on-the-job' Training programs is required
Basic Computer Skills
Preferred
Minimum of three years in a skilled field electrical or line crew position
Experience in the application and use of an energy control process
Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze data and apply sound reasoning and judgment in developing appropriate solutions to operation of the system under normal and emergency conditions
Ability and initiative to organize and direct a number of concurrent activities, under extreme pressure
A high degree of personal discipline and respect for preparing accurate data, permits, switching orders, and other reports
Ability to work independently, without supervision, and as a member of a group
Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2024-09-12Grant· $72M
2024-02-02Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean A. Del Vecchio
EVP Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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