Electric Distribution Operator I (Northwest ROC)

Job Summary

This role is responsible for service restoration and distribution switching activities using extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems including technical knowledge of operations and switching practices. Ensures all reporting is completed to keep management informed of system conditions, circuit outages, key and critical customer interruptions, and extended outages. Communicates with on-call/duty field and office personnel on status of distribution outages and service restoration efforts. Will complete the Switching Supervisor Training Program to become ROC switching certified. Provides leadership to a shift-oriented workforce.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Requires at least 2-3 years directly related experience (in addition to preferred Associate's degree or its equivalency in directly related experience).
Understanding of the Electric Distribution System
Skills: Interpersonal; strong written and verbal communications; analytical; personal and mainframe computer applications.
Abilities: Independent and sound problem resolution; address multiple tasks simultaneously; handle constantly changing and emerging priorities; Leadership abilities.

To meet operational needs, selected candidates must be available and committed to working a flexible 24/7 shift schedule as well as overtime and storm callout as business needs require.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Associate

Disciplines:

Preferred:

Business

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Information Technology

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required