Electric Distribution Controller

Description

• Electric Distribution Controller is responsible for the safe, reliable operation of electric distribution system.
• This includes initiating corrective actions for system problems, accurately maintaining operating records and recording the system configuration.
• The EDC ensures work is conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with established policies, work methods, standards and the Protective Card Procedure.
• Interact effectively with peers, care center, media relations, senior company management and field operations employees to meet business unit goals and information needs.

• System Operator Electric Distribution is responsible for the safe, reliable operation of electric distribution system.
• This includes initiating corrective actions for system problems, accurately maintaining operating records and recording the system configuration.
• The EDC ensures work is conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with established policies, work methods, standards and the Protective Card Procedure.
• Interact effectively with peers, care center, media relations, senior company management and field operations employees to meet business unit goals and information needs.
• Maintain awareness of weather conditions and initiate actions to manage weather impact on distribution system.
• Operate system to accurately reflect outage conditions including number of customers affected, outage cause and estimated time of restoration.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and initiate repairs of distribution system problems.
• Develop and implement bridging plans to restore customer outages.
• Assign emergent work to various departments.
• Provide work direction to troubleshooters for planned switching and to restore customer outages.
• Develop recovery plans for equipment in its last contingency.
• Prepare switching orders in response to requests from customers and company personnel.
• Assign planned switching work to troubleshooters and crews to support construction and maintenance activities as well as to achieve on time switching commitments.
• Work with field personnel, police and fire departments during public emergency situations to ensure responder and public safety.
• Will always be working with at least 2 other people. There is a 1 year training program, will be following the trainer on the shift. Monthly assessments will be done during that year of training. After 9 months of training, the trainee will operate each operating area for one month at a time.

• Candidates must possess leadership ability, sound business acumen and strong, relevant technical knowledge which includes electrical theory as it applies to distribution systems, utility distribution equipment including system protection devices
• An understanding of the occupational hazards associated with distribution system equipment.
• The ability to cope with stressful situations, to make sound operating decisions and to interact effectively with others including governmental agencies and customers is essential. Job is challenging and can be very stressful, need to be able to handle themselves in a stressful environment.
• Candidates must be proficient at operating a personnel computer.
• Mix of technical and leadership skills.
• Good technical background especially in electric distribution.
• Engineering or military background have been successful in this role. Prior US Navy (Load Dispatcher roles in aircraft carriers) experience is a plus
• Need to have someone that can work a flexible schedule. 8 week rotation. 8-12 hour shifts
• Years of Experience: 5 years is ideal. Open to people without experience but it normally takes 3-5 years to feel comfortable on shift.
• Must be able to multi task
• Basic understanding of electricity
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think quickly and think on your feet, may have to be creative in the thinking process.
• Degree not required, but Associates/Bachelors degree is preferred.