Senior Grid Operations Switching Analyst

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking an Analyst III to support grid operations by developing and coordinating electrical distribution system switching plans across the NSP service territory. The role ensures safe execution of grid work through switching requests and coordination with the Control Center, onsite for a 1-year contract.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of field utility experience, familiarity with DSOG environments, and knowledge of safety tagging, clearances, and Oracle NMS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience as a Lineman, Troubleman, or other electric utility operations role.
• Experience within a Distribution System Operating Group (DSOG) or similar utility operations environment.
• Experience supporting distribution operations at an electric utility.
• Familiarity with Oracle NMS.
• Previous switching coordination or outage coordination experience.
• Understanding of: Switching procedures, Safety tagging practices, Clearance procedures, Grid operations.
• Basic engineering or electrical theory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write switching requests and switch plans for distribution grid work within the NSP territory.
• Coordinate switching activities with the Control Center and other operational teams.
• Review upcoming work schedules and prepare switch plans to support planned grid maintenance and operations.
• Ensure switching plans comply with all safety requirements, tagging procedures, and clearance protocols.
• Submit switching plans for review, incorporate feedback, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Schedule approved switching plans and coordinate execution with operational stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for Control Center personnel regarding switching plan questions and clarifications.
• Collaborate with Grid Operations, Outage Coordination, and other internal stakeholders to support safe and efficient system operations.

Skills

Field experience

DSOG experience

Distribution operations

Safety tagging

Clearance procedures

Coordination

Tools

Oracle NMS

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking an Analyst III to support grid operations by developing and coordinating electrical distribution system switching plans across the NSP service territory. The role ensures safe execution of grid work through switching requests and coordination with the Control Center, onsite for a 1-year contract.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of field utility experience, familiarity with DSOG environments, and knowledge of safety tagging, clearances, and Oracle NMS.