Operator- Engineer 1 (Distribution) OPED1

Title: Operator- Engineer 1 (Distribution) - OPED1

Location: Macon GA 31204

Contract: 12 months

Shift: : Monday - Thursday 10-hour days (at the managers discretion)

Pay Rate: $39.00 hourly on W2

Job Description

• A Distribution Systems Operator Engineer is a key position within the utility or energy sector responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe distribution of electricity or gas to customers.
• These professionals play a critical role in monitoring controlling and maintaining distribution systems.

Responsibilities:

• System Monitoring: Continuously monitor the electrical or gas distribution system including transformers circuit breakers switches and related equipment using supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to alarms outages and emergency situations making critical decisions to isolate and restore service while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Load Management: Monitor and manage load distribution to maintain system reliability including load shedding during peak demand periods and load restoration when possible.
• Switching Operations: Perform switching operations to reconfigure the distribution system isolate faults and restore service to affected areas.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to the distribution system such as equipment failures voltage variations and power quality problems.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data from SCADA systems and other sources to identify trends anomalies and potential system improvements.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with field personnel dispatchers and other operators to coordinate maintenance activities and respond to incidents.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety regulations industry standards and company policies. Promote a culture of safety within the team.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of system events maintenance activities and outage information. Prepare reports and documentation as required.
• Training: Stay upto-date with industry developments technology and regulations through continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• System Maintenance: Participate in routine maintenance and inspections of distribution system equipment to ensure reliability and prevent failures.
• Coordination: Collaborate with other departments such as engineering planning and maintenance to plan and implement system upgrades expansions or repairs.

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelors degree in electrical engineering power systems engineering or a related field is typically required. Advanced degrees may be preferred for senior positions.
• Experience: Previous experience in distribution system operations utility work or a related engineering role is advantageous. Familiarity with power distribution equipment and systems is crucial.
• Certifications: Depending on the employer and location certifications such as NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) certification or other relevant industry certifications may be desired or required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using SCADA systems distribution management systems (DMS) and other utility-specific software tools. Strong knowledge of electrical or gas distribution principles and equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose system issues optimize operations and make informed decisions particularly during emergencies.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to convey technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and engineers.
• Decision-Making: The ability to make quick and sound decisions under pressure while prioritizing safety and system reliability.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends to ensure round-the-clock coverage of distribution operations. This position can be filled with engineer or non-engineer candidates.