LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 7 hours ago
Distribution System Operator I
Simpsonville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLG&E and KU Energy LLC is a regulated utility company serving over 1.3 million customers. The Distribution System Operator I will analyze trouble calls, coordinate with crews, and ensure safety clearance for line and substation workers while managing the electrical distribution system.
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Responsibilities
Plan, monitor, and maintain a safe operating environment for the LG&E-KU electrical distribution system. Evaluate and control the status of all distribution and substation equipment
Provide clearance to field personnel following the established Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to ensure safe working environment. Ensure that emergency and regular work crews maintain radio and/or telephone contact with Distribution Operations and receive proper clearance before energizing any line or circuits
Monitor distribution system loads, recommending load transfers between circuits and substations to avoid circuit overloads and phase unbalance
Employee will be responsible for remote control and update of SCADA devices (where applicable) and will work with field personnel in relaying SCADA information, respond to alarms when generated by SCADA, or notified by Transmission Control Center, and contact person(s) needed to correct these problems
Direct and coordinate efficient restoration of customers’ electric service by using manual or computerized systems to analyze and prioritize probable outage locations and dispatch crews to those locations. Determine emergency switching sequences to isolate trouble and restore power
Employee responsible for being knowledgeable of customers on Medical Alert/Life Support and high priority customers and check the file when planned outages or before service is disrupted to customers. Responsible for making sure service is restored to these customers on priority basis in emergency situations
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in engineering/electrical technology, mathematics, or related technical discipline or a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years technical knowledge and proficiencies in the power industry, including electrical substations, line maintenance and/or generation
Must successfully complete the COBRA test
Preferred
The ability to make decisions in emergency situations is critical
Errors in judgement cannot occur where safety is concerned
Stress levels peak and valley with the performance of the network, but the ability to remain calm and make good decisions during heavy outage situations is required
Proficient in the operation of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet applications, GIS, etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Company
LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Mooney
Senior Assistant to the COO
Lonnie Bellar
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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