Junior Distribution Systems Operator: SCADA & Outages

FirstEnergy; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Distribution System Operator to monitor the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system and uphold safety standards across rotating shifts. The role involves operating EMS, GIS, OMS, EDOA, and related systems, analyzing disturbances, and coordinating outages and load transfers.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field, or 2–4 years’ experience, and must pass the EEi SO/PD II test.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology or related certification.
• Or 2-4 years related experience with understanding to operate the distribution system.
• Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEi) System Operator/Power Dispatching Test (SO/PD II).
• Strong problem solving, multi-tasking and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and construction practices, procedures, methods, materials and tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system.
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to safety, including adherence to APH and Manual of Operations.
• Recommend operational improvements and communicate system events to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate sound internal and/or external customer service.
• Operate EMS, GIS, OMS, EDOA, DCC Notification System, and radio/telephone systems.
• Analyze and act on system disturbances to restore normal configuration.
• Provide technical analysis, monitoring systems, outages, and load transfers.
• Develop detailed scenarios to identify problems caused by contingency outages.
• Assign and direct switching activities and field personnel.
• Monitor system and weather conditions; coordinate staffing for emergencies.
• Complete training to progress to the Regional Distribution System Operator level.
• Work nights, weekends, extended days as needed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Switching orders

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Mainframe applications

Safety compliance

Night/weekend shifts

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology

2-4 years related experience

Tools

EEi SO/PD II

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Distribution System Operator to monitor the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system and uphold safety standards across rotating shifts. The role involves operating EMS, GIS, OMS, EDOA, and related systems, analyzing disturbances, and coordinating outages and load transfers.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field, or 2–4 years’ experience, and must pass the EEi SO/PD II test.