Dispatcher NERC - Newark, DE

MSCCN; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 4,284,000 - 5,648,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $36.16/hr

Annual bonus 4%

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a dedicated Dispatcher NERC for on-site work in Newark, DE. You will coordinate field resources, prioritize tasks, and ensure efficient operations across electric and gas systems while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2+ years of post-secondary credits or equivalent experience, passing qualification tests, and willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays and potentially weekends. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of formal education, training and/or experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-secondary credits or equivalent experience.
• An employee must pass qualification testing prior to company awarding job.
• Required to work rotating shifts and holidays (7 days a week, 24 hours a day).
• Employees in this job classification are required to comply fully with the Federal Department of Transportation regarding dispatching of gas related work.
• Must be familiar with the geographical layout and characteristics of the electric and gas distribution system.
• Must be and remain thoroughly familiar with the Company's safety rules applicable to this and related jobs.
• Must comply with NERC requirements, including background check, as this is a NERC regulated position.
• Must have a valid vehicle operator's license or be able to obtain one promptly.

Responsibilities

• Receive information from a variety of sources and coordinate the appropriate response for routine and other emergency work.
• Schedule and assign field resources which will best complete the work in a timely manner.
• Coordinate resources and priorities with various groups and departments.
• Responsible for tracking, measuring, and reporting performance to ensure that business goals and objectives are being met.
• Answers, makes, and processes telephone calls from customers and employees.
• Transacts written and oral business with customers and may conduct correspondence or deal with the public personally as required.
• Conducts duties in a manner that will promote good customer relations, teamwork, and efficient operation.
• Makes decisions and solves problems related to the work and/or customers.
• Researches and gathers technical information requested by field personnel.
• Investigates and compiles information from various sources to provide clear and effective reporting notification to other parties.
• Compiles, checks, and verifies business data by selection of appropriate material from various sources, such as preparation of summaries of operations or supporting tabulations for reports.
• Posts or enters data requiring full comprehension of its general significance to insure proper use and distribution.
• Handles Miss Utility requests and dispatches appropriate Mark Out personnel as required.
• Performs other related or less skilled work as required or directed.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years post-secondary credits or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies – Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Dispatcher NERC will efficiently coordinate and dispatch field personnel in a cost-effective manner and works with System Operators as deemed appropriate. Dispatches orders to appropriate personnel from a variety of groups or departments, using radio or electronic media. Plans and directs the sequence in which jobs are to be executed and is responsible for the flow of work and meeting customer requirements. Monitors and directs activity of field personnel, regarding routine service requests. Analyzes data from many sources to determine dispatch location and priority. Make recommendations to supervision with regard to field resource needs. The Dispatcher will dispatch and perform clerical duties associated with work such as routine gas work, emergency gas work, meter orders, single phase and polyphase work, and other tasks deemed to be within their skills and abilities related to electric and customer work.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Receive information from a variety of sources and coordinate the appropriate response for routine and other emergency work.
• Schedule and assign field resources which will best complete the work in a timely manner.
• Coordinate resources and priorities with various groups and departments.
• Responsible for tracking, measuring, and reporting performance to ensure that business goals and objectives are being met.
• Answers, makes, and processes telephone calls from customers and employees.
• Transacts written and oral business with customers and may conduct correspondence or deal with the public personally as required.
• Conducts duties in a manner that will promote good customer relations, teamwork, and efficient operation.
• Makes decisions and solves problems related to the work and/or customers.
• Researches and gathers technical information requested by field personnel.
• Investigates and compiles information from various sources to provide clear and effective reporting notification to other parties.
• Compiles, checks, and verifies business data by selection of appropriate material from various sources, such as preparation of summaries of operations or supporting tabulations for reports.
• Posts or enters data requiring full comprehension of its general significance to insure proper use and distribution.
• Handles Miss Utility requests and dispatches appropriate Mark Out personnel as required.
• Performs other related or less skilled work as required or directed.

JOB SCOPE

This position is a NERC Regulated position.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of formal education, training and/or experience.
• Minimum of (2) years' post-secondary credits or equivalent experience.
• An employee must pass qualification testing prior to company awarding job.
• Required to work rotating shifts and holidays (7 days a week, 24 hours a day). Required to participate in schedule and shift work. This will include working Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays as assigned as these days fall within the schedule or shift. In addition, employees are required to respond to overtime callout.
• Employees in this job classification are required to comply fully with the Federal Department of Transportation regarding dispatching of gas related work.
• Must be familiar with the geographical layout and characteristics of the electric and gas distribution system.
• Must be and remain thoroughly familiar with the Company's safety rules applicable to this and related jobs.
• Performs other related or less skilled work as required or directed.
• Must comply with NERC requirements, including background check, as this is a NERC regulated position.
• Must have a valid vehicle operator's license or be able to obtain one promptly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous dispatching experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $36.16/Hr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more