Distribution Outage Coordinator

About the Role

This position performs the job mainly using a workstation, telephone, and normal office equipment in an office environment. The Distribution Outage Coordinator acts as a lead for the Energy Control Center and must be available for 24/7 coverage as required for storms and other emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate switching and tagging orders, resolve construction scheduling conflicts, organize and lead switching meetings, and develop and maintain the switching template.
• Write switching and tagging orders for electric system distribution equipment in accordance with operating capabilities and applicable safety rules and Operating Procedures.
• Gain approval of switching orders.
• Act as a lead for the Energy Control Center; remain knowledgeable of the current status of the Distribution System to maintain its integrity with the highest level of safety.
• Continuously pursue technological advances relating to the Energy Control Center to broaden opportunities for the organization and better serve customers.
• Ensure that Energy Control Center records, maps, logs, OMS data, operating instructions, and procedures of the Distribution Electric System are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor and evaluate the Energy Control Center effectiveness; provide skill development through on-the-job training.
• Monitor operators and direct field personnel during normal and emergency conditions.
• Evaluate Transmission and Distribution disturbance data, determine corrective actions, and direct switching and tagging operations.
• Communicate operational and disturbance events and equipment problems to system and maintenance engineers and other personnel as needed.
• Represent UI on various committees and task forces to lead change toward the Division's goals and objectives, utilizing appropriate management systems and measurements.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technology field and 6 years of electrical transmission and/or distribution experience.
• In lieu of a Degree, 8 years of electrical transmission and/or distribution experience.
• Experience in preparing or executing switching orders is preferred.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results

Pay

Hourly rate: $61.03 - $70.13

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.