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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Distribution System Operator I - Reading, PA

Reading, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter and communities stronger. The Distribution System Operator I will monitor day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system, handle outage restoration, and communicate system events to appropriate personnel.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitoring the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system

Outage restoration during emergency or abnormal conditions with timely and accurate documentation associated with the distribution system

Recommending operational improvements and communicating system events to appropriate personnel

Demonstrating sound internal and/or external customer service

Operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Energy Management System (EMS), PowerOn Outage Management System (OMS), Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA) and Regional Dispatch Operations (RDO) notifications as well as radio and telephone systems

Analyzing and acting promptly in cases of system disturbance so that the system can be restored to a normal configuration

Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and authorizing distribution equipment outages and load transfers

Developing detailed scenarios to identify operating problems caused by contingency outages. Assigning and directing switching activities and work assignments to field personnel

Monitoring system and weather conditions

Coordinating staffing requirements by calling additional resources to handle emergencies

Completing training and development to progress to the Regional Distribution System Operator level. Possessing basic understanding of bargaining unit agreements with field labor

Required to work nights, weekends, extended days or scheduled days off when system or weather conditions warrant the need

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringTransmissionDistribution OperationsSCADA system operationEnergy Management SystemAnalytical skillsReading comprehensionEffective communicationProblem solvingTeamworkInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's degree or greater in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related certification from an ABET accredited institution

Equivalent working experience with demonstrated understanding to operate the distribution system will be considered, in lieu of above stated educational requirements (minimum of 4 years of related work experience)

Related work experience includes, but is not limited to: Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and construction practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment and tools to operate the distribution system

Capable of effective performance in problem solving, multi-tasking and teamwork

Demonstrate effective performance in prioritizing work for efficient and safe operations

Possess knowledge of, or ability to learn Transmission and Distribution System Operations, maintenance and construction practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment and tools to operate the distribution system

Possess reading and comprehension skills to effectively interpret switching requests, engineering drawings, schematics, equipment instruction manuals, standards and procedures used to develop distribution switching orders

Possess skills in the development, collection, organization, and analysis of information from a variety of sources to develop switching orders and recommendations

Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, supervisors, peers, employees, and contractors involved with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the T&D facilities

Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships and have enough maturity to exercise independent judgment on moderately complex projects and assignments

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to make quick assessments and deliver well-thought decisions, when situations occur that require independent judgment

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, specific mainframe and PC applications

Ability to remain professional and maintain a calm demeanor in high stress, high volume work environment

Must reside within a 60-minute proximity of the reporting location due to job related requirements

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

A company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

Glassdoor3.6

We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees