Electric Distribution System Operator — Lead & Restore Expert

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Energy is hiring for System Operator I, II, III & Senior to monitor, switch, and restore high voltage distribution systems in Rhode Island. The role requires coordinating with EMS, dispatchers and field personnel during outages and emergencies.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, and pass aptitude and background checks. Training and leadership opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must successfully pass an aptitude assessment and a required background check.
• Basic computer software skills.
• Able to adapt to rotating shifts and changing work schedules during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate information from sources such as EMS alarms, switching orders, field reports and Outage Management System to validate and report outage details.
• Direct the sectionalizing of faulted equipment and return customers to service.
• Analyze normal and abnormal operating conditions and reconfigure the power system as needed.
• Initiate emergency procedures when the system is in distress.
• Communicate outage status to stakeholders including operations, management, customers, and regulators.
• Assist in training and development of new System Operators.
• Lead in response to and restoration of faulted equipment and outages.

Skills

Rotating shifts

Emergency response

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Rhode Island Energy is hiring for System Operator I, II, III & Senior to monitor, switch, and restore high voltage distribution systems in Rhode Island. The role requires coordinating with EMS, dispatchers and field personnel during outages and emergencies.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, and pass aptitude and background checks. Training and leadership opportunities are available.