Operator Engineer 1 Distribution

Job title: Operator Engineer 1 (Distribution)

Location: Macon GA 31204

Duration: 1 years

Job Summary:

• 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 up todate 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 utilityspecific software tools.
• Strong knowledge of electrical or gas distribution principles and equipment.
• ProblemSolving: Strong analytical and problemsolving 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. DecisionMaking: 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 roundtheclock coverage of distribution operations.
• This job can be filled with nondegree of degreed contactors. OPNDD1