Westinghouse Electric Company · 16 hours ago
Electric Distribution Operator
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is seeking an Electric Distribution Operator. This role is responsible for service restoration and distribution switching activities, utilizing knowledge of electrical distribution systems to ensure grid integrity and safety while managing system conditions and outages.
EnergyIndustrialElectrical DistributionNuclear
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for service restoration and distribution switching activities using extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems including technical knowledge of operations and switching practices
Ensures all reporting is completed to keep management informed of system conditions, circuit outages, key and critical customer interruptions, emergency conditions and extended outages
Expected to complete the Switching Training Program to become ROC switching certified within (approximately) 12-16 months
To meet operational business needs, selected candidates must be available and committed to working a flexible 24/7 shift schedule as well as overtime and storm callouts
Qualification
Required
Prior Utility experience with a focus in electrical/mechanical/engineering/operations
Ability to handle multiple tasks from start to finish, prioritizing and handling constantly changes priority levels
Ability to work under pressure and make well thought out decisions
Ability to analyze large subsets of data from multiple information sources and determine and create appropriate action plans
Attention to detail to maintain grid integrity and the safety of personnel while also ensuring accuracy and error prevention
Understanding of the Electric Distribution System
Skills: Interpersonal; strong written and verbal communications; analytical; personal and mainframe computer applications
Abilities: Independent and sound problem resolution; multitasking; prioritizing constantly changing and emerging conditions; leadership abilities
To meet operational business needs, selected candidates must be available and committed to working a flexible 24/7 shift schedule as well as overtime and storm callouts
Minimum 1+ years of experience
Minimum High School Diploma/GED
Preferred
Electrical background
Mechanical background
Strong computer skills
GIS
Preferred experience in dispatching, emergency services, complex database management and/or customer service
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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