Electric Distribution Operator I

RGBSI; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Richmond is seeking a candidate for a role focused on service restoration and distribution switching activities in electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical and mechanical systems, strong communication skills, and a minimum of 1 year of experience. This position requires flexibility for a 24/7 shift schedule and offers competitive compensation along with benefits such as medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service restoration and distribution switching activities.
• Ensure reporting to keep management informed of system conditions.
• Complete Switching Training Program to become ROC certified.

Skills

Interpersonal

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Mainframe computer applications

Leadership abilities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GIS

Job description

Job Description

• 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.
• Shift-oriented workforce.

Responsibilities

• The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include:
• Preferred experience in dispatching, emergency services, complex database management and/or customer service.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Electrical background, Mechanical background, Strong computer skills, GIS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintains a positive attitude during stressful situations.
• Coachable and open to feedback with a strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.