Distribution System Operator I — Dispatch & Restoration

ComEd; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range 75,200–103,400 USD

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs and tuition/reward

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Exelon is seeking an entry-level Distribution System Operator in Joliet, IL to optimize electric distribution operations. You will receive, route, and dispatch calls and emergencies, supervise tagging and limited switching, and support restoration efforts during outages and storms.

The role requires willingness to work extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, with opportunities to progress within Exelon’s DSD1 track.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate's degree with a concentration in engineering or technology-related field OR high school degree with 3-6 years' relevant experience OR one-year internal Exelon experience performing DSD1 related work.
• Ability and willingness to progress to higher Distribution System Operator job classifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to differentiate between and recognize specific colors on computer schematics that relay important system configuration information.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and judgment
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and manage stressful situations while shifting between multiple tasks.
• Ability to work shift work
• Candidate must receive a "Recommended" result on the System Operator / Power Dispatch (SOPD) test to be eligible for consideration

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and, if necessary, acquire additional qualified resources to address electric emergencies.
• Dispatch electric planned and emergent work under the direction of the shift manager. Provide adequate ticket comments regarding outage characteristics in the OMS system.
• Acquire additional electric crews to support emergent repairs of the distribution electric system. Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems
• Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems. Maintain operating log, interruption reports and associated records to accurately record system status and sequence of events.
• Plan, schedule and load all work for all qualified workers into their mobile data terminals.
• Draft work requests and work orders for electrical distribution system equipment in need of repair.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work shift work

Ability to respond to emergencies

Demonstrated judgment

Education

Two-year Associate's degree in engineering or technology-related field

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, technology, math, or business

Job description

Exelon is seeking an entry-level Distribution System Operator in Joliet, IL to optimize electric distribution operations. You will receive, route, and dispatch calls and emergencies, supervise tagging and limited switching, and support restoration efforts during outages and storms.

The role requires willingness to work extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, with opportunities to progress within Exelon’s DSD1 track.