Dist Dispatching Coordinator

Description

• Verify the accuracy of switching orders for the removal and restoration of distribution lines and station equipment as assigned ensuring that all safety and departmental policies are adhered to.
• Direct and assist in the preparation of logs and other records to provide a clear history of operational activities.
• Responsible for coordinating the operation of the distribution system, restoration of service, prearranged switching for construction and/or maintenance, and for the safe and efficient real time operation of the dispatching center.
• Prepare switching orders listing the steps and safety tagging to be carried out for removing equipment from service for maintenance; repair or construction; and ensuring the safety of the public, Company equipment, Company, and contract personnel.
• Notify appropriate designated personnel of abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Supervise the efficient restoration of service following emergency unplanned outages consistent with safe practices.
• Assumes leadership responsibility for following safety rules, regulations, and business standards.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Assist in the supervision of employees and see that work is performed in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs.
• Approve and coordinate facility outages, loadings, and operating voltage levels with appropriate personnel in the distribution and transmission organizations.
• Organize dispatching efforts during restoration events.
• Provide training and guidance to dispatching and field employees.

Requirements

• Ability to work with others for the development of the organization unit.
• Must be able to resolve conflict and build team consensus.
• Must maintain a high availability for call-out response.
• Ability to lead dispatching shifts of multiple dispatchers in all aspects of switching, trouble dispatching, and system outage restoration activities.
• Must possess excellent organization skills.
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to written company and department policy and procedures.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously. Critical decisions must be made affecting reliability and priority of service to customers. Failure to issue correct instructions could affect personnel safety, welfare of the general public, equipment damage, loss of revenue, and adverse publicity.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance