Entry-Level Distribution System Operator - Dispatch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary based on skills

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition and wellness programs

Job summary

Exelon is seeking an entry level Distribution System Operator in Joliet, IL to optimize electric distribution operations, ensure safety and reliability, and support restoration during storms and outages. You will coordinate dispatch, tagging, and line clearance under supervision, with potential progression to higher operator roles.

The role requires extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a clear path for growth are offered.

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. 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 SOPD test to be eligible.

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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stress management

Shift work

Color discernment

Written and oral skills

Education

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

High school diploma with 3-6 years' relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, technology, math, or business (preferred)

Job description

Exelon is seeking an entry level Distribution System Operator in Joliet, IL to optimize electric distribution operations, ensure safety and reliability, and support restoration during storms and outages. You will coordinate dispatch, tagging, and line clearance under supervision, with potential progression to higher operator roles.

The role requires extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a clear path for growth are offered.