District Operator in Training

Requisition : 79808

PSEG Company : PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 53.91 - $ 64.82

Work Location Category : Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories :

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work / in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work / in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Union Local

IBEW 1049

Summary

Under the general supervision of the NERC certified Principal and Lead System Operator, the District Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable and effective operation of the electric transmission system of Long Island. District Operator in Training will assist in performing the following duties :

Become familiar with the transmission system and substations, including the operation and capacities of all transmission and substation equipment. Acquire a thorough knowledge of Company rules applying to the operation of electric equipment and lines. Learn to issue orders in connection with substation and transmission switching and issuing clearances on substation and transmission equipment. Analyzing system problems and issuing orders necessary to maintain

• continuity of service at all times. Prepare necessary operating reports and keeping operating log.

Be able to make accurate decisions quickly. Learn to report all abnormal conditions effecting continuity of service. Operate supervisory control equipment. Perform similar or less skilled work as may be assigned.

This is a rotating shift position on-site in Hicksville, NY. 40 hours / week. Shifts are 12 and 8 hours in length and rotate between day and night shifts including weekends and holidays.

The candidate selected on the basis of the qualifications below will undergo two separate phases of training :

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Phase A : Six to sixteen months as required. Varying periods, from one week to three months, will be spent in various departments of the company, the Training Academy, and on shift completing on the job training with a Qualified District Operator, after which written and oral examinations will be given for acceptance to Phase B.

Phase B : Up to twenty-four months as required. After satisfactorily passing the above examinations, the candidate will enter a B phase training period in the Transmission Control Center and may be required to relieve the District Operators during vacations and other absences. Periodic written and oral tests may be given any time during Phase B.

In the event there is a vacancy in the District Operator shift rotation, a B phase District Operator in Training can be promoted to District Operator First Step before the twenty-four month period is completed.

The District Operator position offers the successful candidate future opportunities within PSEG Long Island.

District Operator First Step Through Full Step :

Under the general supervision of the Senior System Operator and System Operator performs the following duties :

Responsible for operating all equipment on the transmission system. For BES elements the DO operates equipment with the approval and at the direction of the NERC certified Senior System Operator or System Operator. For transmission elements not related to the BES (operated below 100 kV), the District Operator is authorized to operate equipment without prior approval of the SSO or SO. Under normal operating conditions the DO is primarily responsible to :

Perform switching and tagging activities associated with planned, forced, and emergency outages

Perform system restoration activities

Monitor the transmission system in real-time using the EMS (SCADA) system

Direct multi station operators to respond to system alarms

Re-configure the transmission system to implement proposed transmission system / equipment outages

Review work requests, ensuring clearance limits are correctly identified

Review clearances as to its effects on serving load, and coordination with other outages

Follow clearance and control procedures, perform switching and issue work permits to field crews

Take back clearances for work on transmission equipment

Direct and control transmission switching operations

Coordinate switching with other affected systems

Review and accept system configuration changes (System Releases)

Direct the energizing of new facilities

Prepares any necessary operating reports and keeps operating log

Analyzes system problems and issues orders necessary to maintain continuity of service at all times

Reports all abnormal conditions affecting continuity of service to the System Operator

Reports all abnormal conditions to appropriate repair organizations

Handles the curtailment of loads or voltage reduction according to established emergency procedures

Operates supervisory control equipment.

Is familiar with the transmission system and substations, including the operation and capacities of all transmission and substation equipment.

Has a thorough knowledge of Company rules applying to the operation of electric equipment and lines

Performs similar or less skilled work as may be required

Expected to support on the job training of new District Operators in training to support maintaining a competent and qualified work force

Years of Experience

2 years of experience

Job Qualifications

Four years of engineering course work or equivalent which shall include the successful completion of a minimum of formal courses in electrical theory, DC and AC power equipment, physics and mathematics.

Two years of experience in electric operations, engineering or related work.

NOTE :

As part of the interview process, applicants will be required to take written examinations in which knowledge of basic math concepts, electric theory including AC / DC circuits and power systems should be demonstrated. Applicants will also be required to take an approved work aptitude test by an outside consultant in order to be accepted for the position.

The successful candidate will also be required to attend a four-week course at the New York Independent System Operator in Albany, NY within one to two years of taking the position.

Employees selected for this position will be required to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.

Pre-employment testing will be conducted at the offer stage of employment. Alcohol testing will be performed after an accident and for reasonable cause.

Successful applicants will be required to join and maintain membership in the local union 1049 of the IBEW

Flexibility to work multiple shifts; ability to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements.

Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

Desired Skills :

Leadership and good interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time, and be able to prioritize work and provide leadership during critical system events.

Must be comfortable with making decisions often with limited input and extreme time constraints.

Must have good problem solving skills.

Must have comprehensive computer skills (including Excel and Word) in order to utilize numerous computer applications.

Excellent written and clear oral communication skills.

Education

High School

Licenses or Certifications

Training and Courses

Electric Test,

Math Test,

PSP.

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident / accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana / cannabis products recreationally and / or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC / Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com . Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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Salary : $54 - $65