System Operator

Job Description

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General Purpose of Job

This is a technical and high stress position and is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SECO Energy's electrical system that includes the transmission, substation and distribution infrastructure.

This position works in emergency and crisis situations where a high level of independent thinking and sound judgment is required to prioritize work tasks and assign the tasks to field personnel according to their determined priority.

In every situation safety and following safe utility practices is of paramount importance and the first consideration.

This position also interacts with all levels of internal management and employees as well as external first responders and the general public.

This interaction includes taking and communicating information, providing updates and mobilizing field employees.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements

Education
Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree Major:
Electrical power or related discipline

Experience
Minimum Four (4) years progressive experience in distribution power system control or field experience in a distribution electrical power related industry.

Minimum Proficient in the use of personal computers and knowledgeable in MS Office products including Outlook and Word.

If not proficient, the candidate must be able to become proficient in these products within 3-months of hiring.

Minimum Proficient in switching and tagging principles and methodology.

Minimum Experience with a distribution electric utility.

Education and/or Experience Notes
The equivalent of six (6) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and restoration for an electric utility with a high school diploma or GED may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Other Requirements



* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.


* A valid Florida driver's license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.


* Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.


* This position is required to work shift work ranging from 8-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts.

In severe emergencies, this position may be required to work 16-hour shifts.

Shifts can be scheduled for any 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shift 7-days per week.

Holiday work is also ...