Dist System Operator II

Primary Purpose

Optimize the practices, policies, procedures and programs to operate the electric distribution system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner with the welfare of employees, customers, the public and shareholders in mind.

Follow established operating practices and procedures as they relate to customer restoration, switching and operating for scheduled and emergent work.

Manage real-time system alarm status and loading conditions.

Perform system restoration during storms and emergency events.

Perform the work of receiving, recording, routing, dispatching customer calls, information, orders, and emergency calls.

Serve as the tagging authority by leading and directing the application of the safety tagging procedures.

Execute line clearance orders by confirming and directing the placement of tags.

Lead, direct and supervise associates in restoring customers and safely clearing and restoring equipment.

Control and operate the distribution system at various voltage levels.

Span of control includes all devices connected to the distribution system typically beginning with the circuit breaker at the substation.

Respond to all electrical service interruptions involving distribution equipment referenced above.

Respond to electrical service interruptions up to and including Power Quality, Part Out and All Out categories at various voltage levels.

Perform electrical switching on a planned, emergent and emergency basis on the distribution system.

Maintain system voltages as well as line and equipment loadings within acceptable limits.

Maintain and apply a working knowledge of the Exelon Management Model for business controls and meet management's expectation for conducting effective business.

Primary Duties

• Follow established policies, procedures and guidelines on distribution system operations.
• Maintain the system integrity, reliability and security of the distribution system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
• Gather and analyze system data to determine the feasibility of switching requests.
• Verify the safe and efficient operation of the electrical system.
• Compile switching routines within system loading and system configuration parameters and provide guidelines to ensure proper clearance for switching requests.
• Develop and provide emergency switching plans based on last contingencies.
• Direct and supervise all electrical switching, placement of safety tags and testing activities on the system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
• Notify and direct appropriate personnel including but not limited to Operating, Construction, Customer and Contractor Personnel, as may be needed to take the necessary actions associated with outages, equipment failure, emergencies and various events on the distribution system.
• Maintain system voltages, line and equipment loadings within acceptable limits.
• Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems.
• Maintain current system status information on SCADA displays, operating maps and switching routines.
• Interface with mapping and monitor the accuracy of new maps issued for project diagram and other related work.
• Maintain operating log, interruption reports and associated records to accurately record system status and sequence of events.

Job Scope

Functional control over various operating, construction, testing, customer and contractor groups in the performance of electrical switching, repair, testing and related work activities involving lines, transformers, and other equipment under the jurisdiction of the Distribution System Operator.

The different groups include Distribution System Operations Field Operations, Aerial and Underground Construction and Maintenance, Transmission and Substation.

The consequences of operating errors or improper system operation could cost the company millions of dollars in direct, indirect and intangible costs such as the loss of customer good will, damaged company equipment, damaged customer equipment and damage to the company's public image.

Independent judgment is essential in making the real time decisions necessary to maintain the integrity, reliability and security of the Exelon Utilities distribution system.