We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Electric Distribution Controller (System Operator) in our Pewaukee, WI location.
This position is responsible for the safe, reliable operation of We Energies' electric distribution system. This includes initiating corrective actions for system problems, accurately maintaining operating records and recording the system configuration.
The Electric Distribution Controller ensures work is conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with established policies, work methods, standards and the Protective Card Procedure. This position interacts with peers, customer care center, media relations, senior company management and field operations employees to meet business unit goals and information needs.
Specific duties include:
- Maintaining awareness of weather conditions and initiate actions to manage weather impact on distribution system.
- Operating CADOPS (system) to accurately reflect outage conditions including number of customers affected, outage cause and estimated time of restoration.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and initiating repairs of distribution system problems.
- Developing and implementing bridging plans to restore customer outages.
- Assigning emergent work to various departments.
- Providing work direction to troubleshooters for planned switching and to restore customer outages.
- Developing recovery plans for equipment in its last contingency.
- Preparing switching orders in response to requests from customers and company personnel.
- Assigning planned switching work to troubleshooters and crews to support construction and maintenance activities as well as to achieve on time switching commitments.
- Working with field personnel, police and fire departments during public emergency situations to ensure responder and public safety.
The individual selected for this position will participate in a work schedule rotation, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Requirements:
Candidates must possess leadership ability, sound business acumen and strong, relevant technical knowledge which includes troubleshooting, electrical theory as it applies to high voltage electrical distribution systems, utility distribution equipment including system protection devices and an understanding of the occupational hazards associated with distribution system equipment. The ability to cope with stressful situations, to make sound operating decisions and to interact effectively with others including governmental agencies and customers is essential. Candidates must be proficient at operating a personnel computer.
Successful completion of the System Operator/ Power Dispatcher (SO/PD II) selection test is required for this position. Additionally, successful candidate will be required to complete and pass an in-house training program, approximately 1 year duration. This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.
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We Energies
231 W Michigan St
Milwaukee
Wisconsin United States
www.we-energies.com
