Description:A large utility company is hiring a Distribution Systems Operator to work in their Control Center. Today's power distribution control center manages the day-to-day operation of distribution network to ensure uninterrupted power supplies to customers.The Distribution System Control Center Operator is responsible for monitoring, operating, controlling and maintaining the integrity of the electrical distribution system while following prescribed procedures. The operator will have challenges in hand to perform real-time monitoring, analysis and control in Smart Grid control center environment.The Smart Grid control center will have advance systems and applications for monitoring and operations which will help the system operators to deliver power efficiently, reliably and safely. In an integrated (OT, IT and support system integration) Smart Grid eco-system the utility control center operators shall have one consolidated environment to view a complete picture of current network conditions. This will help him to quickly analyze and respond to the situations.During Training the hours will be Monday through Thursday, 10 hour days. 7am-4pmAfter training the hours will be a rotating shift that will have someone working 3 day s in a row, followed by 4 days off, then working 4 days in a row, followed by 3 days off. This will include one weekend shift per month and one week of night shift every 6 weeks. This is for you if:
You want to start a career that provides complete, paid training and can give you a long-term career within a stable & well established company.
You have in interest in the power/utility industry or want to do work that makes a difference.
You are comfortable with the hours mentioned.
You are comfortable working in a dark room behind computer screens.
You are technologically savvy.
You LIKE fast paced environments and new challenges.
You are interested in learning a brand new skill set with structured training classes, on the job training, and testing.
This is not for you if you don't like any of the above aspects of the job.Skills:electrical, dispatch, engineering support, electrical technology, ac/dc, Troubleshooting, Control room, electronic engineering technology, electrical testing, power system, scada, utility design, utility construction, utility locating, military, electrical system, customer service
Must be able to work in a team setting and communicate effectively with clients.
Value relationships and good communicator
Must be able to deal with high stress situations
Must be computer savvy
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