Distribution System Operator I - Greensburg, PA

Distribution System Operator I

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FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This posting is for three (3) Distribution System Operators I at the Distribution Control Center in Greensburg, PA.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications include:

• Associate 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. Able to remain professional in high-stress, high-volume work environment.
• Must reside within a 60-minute proximity of the reporting location due to job related requirements.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.