Distribution Control Center Operator

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Craft / Technical

Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73129

• Job Title:
  
  Distribution Control Ctr Operator Assoc
• Job Code: 126881
• Job Grade: 40

As part of the Operating Authority, the Distribution Control Center Operator is responsible for monitoring the operating condition of lines and equipment throughout the distribution system and making adjustments or directing workers to make adjustments as situations warrant. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to prevent electric service interruptions and minimize the impact and restoration time of service interruptions.

Entry level professional. Performs assignments with standardized processes. Works under direct supervision. Resolves questions and problems within established standards and guidelines. Follows established procedures to accomplish requirements of job.

• Follows and ensures compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Promotes and supports safety awareness.
• Resolves questions, issues, and problems within area of responsibility.
• Prioritizes and plans work and resources with area of responsibility, including assessing daily impact of switching and how it affects system contingencies and prioritizing daily activities during shift.
• Maintains Operators Log, reports, breaker operations and SCADA abnormal summary.
• Performs Operator duties to support 24 hour operations of the DCC.
• Independently writes, directs, and approves Hot Line Hold Switching Orders.
• With Supervision, manages and analyzes the Distribution System including outages, monitoring voltage and load flow, and monitoring CADS/OMS system.
• Independently writes and directs with supervision complex multiple circuit switching orders.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years experience in an Electric Services Engineering, Operations, or related Construction Function (e.g., Lineman, Substation Operations Technician, Relay Technician);
  Or
• Associate's Degree in a directly related field (e.g., Electronics, Electrical, Power Technology, Engineering Technology) and 2 years experience in Electric Services Engineering, Operations, or related Construction Function (e.g., Lineman, Substation Operations Technician, Relay Technician).

• Required to obtain and maintain Switchman certification within Six (6) months of job entry.
• Requires working extensive hours at multiple computer terminals.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required, for district visits, meetings, training, etc.
• Required to maintain permanent residence within a 30 minute driving limit to the DCC to limit response time for emergency work.
• May be required to be periodically available for after-hours emergencies.
• Work consists of directing crews in potentially hazardous situations and may involve stressful and extended hours of work.
• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, overtime, and call-outs.

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to shift work and rotating work schedule.
• Strong knowledge safety and electrical hazards and ability to communicate safety and electrical hazards in order to ensure safe operation of OGE distribution systems.
• Demonstrated customer focus and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work with and without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of outage management process and software applications (e.g., CADS/OMS).
• Knowledge of software applications (e.g., ArcFM, Basic Print Reading, Skyview, CCS/SAP).
• Strong knowledge of Resource Allocation and Service Restoration practices and procedures associated with service restoration.
• Strong knowledge of…