Distribution supervisor

Job Title : Supervisor - Distribution System Ops

Reports to : Supervisor - Energy Control Center

Location : Binghamton, NY

Cross Company Responsibility : Yes

The salary for this position is dependent on experience and ranges from $92,185-$115,232

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience Required :

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology or related field of

study or an A.A.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years related

experience

Experience

In-depth knowledge of interconnected electric power system

operations, generation characteristics, electrical equipment operations,

system protection desirable

Experience and knowledge of energy control systems and electric

power system network analysis applications desirable.

Familiarity with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data

Acquisition), OMS (Outage Management System) and GIS (Geographic

Information System)

Familiarity with Switching and Tagging procedures and OSHA

Electric Safety Standards

• Knowledge of customer service procedures desirable.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of labor relations practices

desirable where applicable.

Skills / Abilities :

• Results and proactive orientation.
• Strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communications

skills.

• Able to make operational decisions under pressure.
• Able to take on special projects.
• Demonstrated administrative and decision-making abilities.
• Able to operate computer and communication equipment and Analytic

applications.

Required to work a 24X7 shift rotation shifts that includes

nights holidays, and weekends.

Ability to work effectively with all areas of the company.

JOB SUMMARY :

Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting

relationships, other relationships :

Responsible for safe and reliable operation of the Distribution Electric

System and all associated distribution and substation assets.

Coordinates and directs the activity of field employees and ECC

operators in the operation and maintenance of the Company's distribution

electric power system and gas system as applicable. Has the

responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure

the stable and reliable operation of the Distribution Electric System.

Monitors and responds to distribution electric power system reliability

events and operating parameter violations. Directs the switching of

Company and interconnected electric distribution power system facilities

to maintain safety and operate within respective reliability criteria.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of

responsibilities) :

1. Monitors and evaluates electric power system alarms and events,

prepares and initiates corrective action response utilizing Distribution

Network Analysis (DNA) along with the Advanced Distribution Management

System (ADMS). Anticipates and responds to actual or predicted thermal

and voltage violations on the distribution electric power system.

Provides direction and assistance to operations staff during electric

and / or gas system emergencies. Prepare reports on system disturbances

and events as required.

2. Responsible for complying with the applicable reliability

standards and the applicable ISO, Regulatory authorities, and internal

policy and procedure.

3. Evaluates reliability impact of planned maintenance outages.

Reviews and directs the switching of Company electric distribution

facilities for scheduled inspection, maintenance, and testing to follow

all applicable safety rules & procedures and coordinates efforts with

Transmission Operations when applicable.

4. Evaluates and directs the response to spontaneous distribution,

generation, or substation equipment outages. Initiates action to manage

and limit risk of uncontrolled failure of components or cascading

outages of the interconnection. Plans emergency isolation and restoration

activity to minimize duration and number of customers interrupted to

achieve CAIDI / SAIFI reliability targets

5. During normal and emergency conditions, has the authority to

direct timely and appropriate real-time actions. Has authority to shed

firm load to prevent or alleviate Operating Limit violations. These

personnel within the organization.

5. Provides operations and communications interface with NY or NE

ISO and Distribution Energy Resources located in the Company's area.

6. As applicable, directs after-hours customer service trouble

dispatch activity including the dispatch of field operations crews in

response to electric and gas distribution trouble and emergencies.

7. Schedule shifts and provide technical guidance and expertise to

employees engaged in the operation of the electric and / or gas system.

Develop and implement general operating practices, procedures, and

methods that promote the safe and reliable operation of the electric

power system. Direct, plan, document, review and / or appraise the work of

direct reports, provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action if

required.

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date :

May-10-2024PDN-9bf4aac0-7e02-4182-aa73-7e30fd2df620

Last updated : 2024-05-07