What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Distribution Operator I position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Electric Distribution Operator I
Job Location: Richmond, VA, (Onsite)
Job Duration: 12 Months(Possibility of extension)
Pay rate: $25/hr. on w2 - $30/hr. on w2
Job Description:
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include:
What is the top (at least 3 if possible) “must have” skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
What is the top “nice to have” skill sets?
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
What education and certifications/licensures are required?
Job Location: Richmond, VA, (Onsite)
Job Duration: 12 Months(Possibility of extension)
Pay rate: $25/hr. on w2 - $30/hr. on w2
Job Description:
- This role is responsible for service restoration and distribution switching activities using extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems including technical knowledge of operations and switching practices.
- Ensures all reporting is completed to keep management informed of system conditions, circuit, outages, key and critical customer interruptions, and extended outages.
- Communicates with on-call/duty field and office personnel on status of distribution outages and service restoration efforts.
- Will complete the Switching Supervisor Training Program to become ROC switching certified within 12 months.
- Shift-oriented workforce.
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include:
- Preferred experience with and in combination of, dispatching, emergency services, military experience, complex database management, and customer service.
- Understanding of the Electric Distribution System
- Skill: Interpersonal; strong written and verbal communications; analytical; personal and mainframe computer applications.
- Abilities: Independent and sound problem resolution; address multiple tasks simultaneously; handle constantly changing and emerging priorities; Leadership abilities
- To meet optional needs, selected candidates must be available and committed to working a flexible 24/7 shift schedule as well as overtime and storm callout as business needs require.
What is the top (at least 3 if possible) “must have” skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
- multi-tasking (handling changing priorities constantly)
- computer-based skills (all Windows applications, typing, etc.)
- data analysis (review multiple information sources to determine appropriate action)
What is the top “nice to have” skill sets?
- GIS, Electrical background, AutoCAD, Microsoft office
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
- Looking for energetic and personable candidates that can talk with field workers all day with a good attitude even during stressful or busy times.
- Being coachable/trainable because there is so much to learn with this position.
What education and certifications/licensures are required?
- High School Graduate / GED
- OSHA 30 preferred.
Salary : $2 - $30
