Distribution Systems Operator Engineer
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Posted on:
13-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Distribution Systems Operator Engineer is responsible for the efficient reliable and safe distribution of electricity or gas. This role involves monitoring controlling and maintaining distribution systems using SCADA and DMS to support continuous and secure energy delivery. The engineer will respond to emergencies manage system loads perform switching operations troubleshoot issues analyze data and ensure safety and compliance.
The Distribution Systems Operator Engineer is responsible for the efficient reliable and safe distribution of electricity or gas. This role involves monitoring controlling and maintaining distribution systems using SCADA and DMS to support continuous and secure energy delivery. The engineer will respond to emergencies manage system loads perform switching operations troubleshoot issues analyze data and ensure safety and compliance.
Location:Macon Georgia United States
Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor the electrical or gas distribution system using SCADA and DMS.
- Observe equipment such as transformers circuit breakers and switches.
- Respond promptly to alarms outages and emergency events.
- Make critical decisions to isolate faults and restore services safely.
- Manage and balance system loads to maintain reliability.
- Implement load shedding or restoration during peak demand or abnormal conditions.
- Perform and oversee switching and tagging operations.
- Diagnose issues involving system reliability equipment failure and voltage irregularities.
- Coordinate with field technicians to resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Utilize SCADA and DMS data to identify trends detect anomalies and recommend system improvements.
- Maintain clear and continuous communication with field crews dispatchers and other system operators.
- Collaborate with engineering maintenance and planning teams to coordinate system upgrades maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure all activities comply with OSHA NERC and company safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of outages switching events and maintenance activities.
- Prepare technical and operational reports as required.
- Stay current with emerging technologies regulatory changes and best practices through ongoing training.
- Mentor junior operators and participate in professional development activities.
- Continuously monitor the electrical or gas distribution system using SCADA and DMS.
- Observe equipment such as transformers circuit breakers and switches.
- Respond promptly to alarms outages and emergency events.
- Make critical decisions to isolate faults and restore services safely.
- Manage and balance system loads to maintain reliability.
- Implement load shedding or restoration during peak demand or abnormal conditions.
- Perform and oversee switching and tagging operations.
- Diagnose issues involving system reliability equipment failure and voltage irregularities.
- Coordinate with field technicians to resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Utilize SCADA and DMS data to identify trends detect anomalies and recommend system improvements.
- Maintain clear and continuous communication with field crews dispatchers and other system operators.
- Collaborate with engineering maintenance and planning teams to coordinate system upgrades maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure all activities comply with OSHA NERC and company safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of outages switching events and maintenance activities.
- Prepare technical and operational reports as required.
- Stay current with emerging technologies regulatory changes and best practices through ongoing training.
- Mentor junior operators and participate in professional development activities.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in distribution system operations utility environments or related engineering roles.
- Familiarity with power distribution equipment SCADA systems and field operations.
- Proficient in SCADA/DMS software system analysis and outage management tools.
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution principles system protection and control schemes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities especially under pressure.
- Commitment to safety reliability and continuous improvement.
- Adaptable to rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in distribution system operations utility environments or related engineering roles.
- Familiarity with power distribution equipment SCADA systems and field operations.
- Proficient in SCADA/DMS software system analysis and outage management tools.
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution principles system protection and control schemes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities especially under pressure.
- Commitment to safety reliability and continuous improvement.
- Adaptable to rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
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