Dist System Operator I

Description

• Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems. Maintain operating log, interruption reports and associated records to accurately record system status and sequence of events. (5%)
• Functional control over various operating, construction, testing, customer and contractor groups in the performance of limited electrical switching, repair, testing and related work activities involving lines, transformers, and other equipment under the jurisdiction of the Distribution Shift Manager. The different groups include overhead operating, overhead and underground maintenance and distribution testing.
• Plan, schedule and load all work for all qualified workers into their mobile data terminals. (5%)
• Draft work requests and work orders for electrical distribution system equipment in need of repair. (5%)
• Dispatch electric planned and emergent work under the direction of the shift manager. Provide adequate ticket comments regarding outage characteristics in the OMS system. (35%)
• Acquire additional electric crews to support emergent repairs of the distribution electric system. Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems (30%)
• Dispatch and, if necessary, acquire additional qualified resources to address electric emergencies (20%)

Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical skills and judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to differentiate between and recognize specific colors on computer schematics that relay important system configuration information.
• Ability to work shift work
• Two-year Associate's degree with a concentration in engineering or technology-related field. OR high school degree with 3-6 years' relevant experience OR one-year internal Exelon experience performing DSD1 related work.
• Candidate must receive a "Recommended" result on the System Operator / Power Dispatch (SOPD) test to be eligible for consideration
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and manage stressful situations while shifting between multiple tasks.
• Independent judgment is essential in making the real time decisions necessary to maintain the integrity, reliability and security of the Exelon Utilities distribution system.
• Ability and willingness to progress to higher Distribution System Operator job classifications.

Benefits

• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $75,200.00/Yr. – $103,400.00/Yr.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance