Distribution Operator ECC

Iberdrola; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

AVANGRID's NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is hiring a Distribution Operator ECC in the Binghamton, NY area. The role coordinates switching for outages, dispatches crews via the outage management system, and ensures safe operation of distribution facilities on site.

The successful candidate will hold a B.A. in Electrical Engineering or an AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology, pass company aptitude tests, and complete training in switching, tagging, and distribution operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or technical degree in EE and related training/certification.
• Successful completion of Company aptitude test.
• Will undergo Company training in Distribution Operating work, including switching, tagging procedures, and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/setup switching for outages and test distribution lines and equipment.
• Issue switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing.
• Adhere to Electric Switching and Tagging Procedures and gas operation procedures.
• Perform analyses of distribution circuits for real-time and contingency operation.
• Lead distribution switching operations when assigned.
• Operate and monitor supervisory controlled electric distribution devices.
• Log data and keep records up to date.
• Update system diagrams to reflect field conditions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical ability

Emotional stability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BA in Electrical Engineering

AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Outage Management System

Job description

Distribution Operator ECC# Grupo Iberdrola I Canal de Empleo## Distribution Operator ECCSolicitar: Estados Unidos, Nueva York, Vestal: Publicado hoy: Fecha final: 20 de noviembre de 2026 (Quedan 28 días para realizar la solicitud): R-32530**Job Info****Position - Union:** Distribution Operator ECC**Number of Positions:** 1**Location:** NY-Binghamton ECC**Work Type:** Office, 5 days onsite**Hourly Rate:** $51.20 - $57.54**What We Offer:** Competitive benefits and growth opportunities 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Professional development and clear career advancement pathways*For more information please visit:**Benefits - Avangrid* ***Responsibilities***1. Coordinates/ creates switching for the outage of distribution lines and equipment for testing, Under directive supervision coordinates/operates the electric distribution facilities and dispatches electric and gas outage and trouble notifications. Typical maintenance and repairs to assure continuity of service in cooperation with Section Operators and Division operating personnel.2. Issues switching orders for de-energizing, grounding, tagging and re-energizing distribution facilities.3. Assures rigid observance of Electric Switching and Tagging Procedures and standard procedures for gas operations.4. Performs required analyses of distribution circuits to ensure proper distribution circuit operation in real-time and for contingency conditions.5. Makes initial analysis of electric outage/trouble and initiates actions to minimize interruptions.6. Oversees overall distribution switching operations in a lead role when assigned.7. Operates and monitors supervisory controlled electric distribution devices.8. Logs data and keeps records up to date.9. Updates system diagrams and programs to conform with current field conditions.10. Receives electric/gas trouble and outage calls and dispatches crews via the Outage Management System.11. Recognizes unusual conditions and situations and informs responsible Corporate or Division operating personnel.12. Performs other related or less skilled work as required. ***Skills and Requirements***1. BA in Electrical Engineering / AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology or a passing score on a test designed by the Company or a provider approved by the Company.2. Successful completion of Company administered aptitude test.3. Will be expected to absorb Company training in Distribution Operating work, measured by appropriate job knowledge tests. This includes general knowledge of the operation of generating stations, transmission and distribution lines, substations, gas distribution systems, geography of Company territory, Company Safety Rules, Switching and Tagging Procedures , protection systems, and standard procedures for gas operations. ***Qualifications*** **Physical Qualifications**1. Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.2. Must pass pre-employment drug test and be enrolled in the random drug testing program. **Personal Qualifications**1. Must possess analytical ability and emotional stability.2. Must be neat and orderly in work and preparation of records.3. Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule and respond to emergencies.4. Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence. ***Competencies**** Be a role model* Be agile* Collaborate and Share* Develop Self & Others* Empower to grow* Focus to achieve results* Technical Skills **Company:**NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. Las prácticas y políticas de empleo de AVANGRID están orientadas a la contratación de una plantilla diversa y al mantenimiento de una cultura inclusiva. En AVANGRID ofrecemos oportunidades de empleo y promoción justas y equitativas a todos los empleados y candidatos independientemente de su raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, discapacidad, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra condición protegida por la legislación federal, estatal o local. Obtenga más información sobre igualdad en el empleo en este enlace Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado que no puede utilizar nuestra herramienta en línea para buscar o aplicar a un empleo, puede solicitar una adaptación razonable poniéndose en contacto con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos en el 203-499-2777 o en [e-mail]-20-2026