Associate Distribution Operator (DESC) / Distribution Operator (DESC)
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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
This position in is located in Charleston, South Carolina. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge skills, and abilities. This position is responsible for:
- Providing support in switching and outage dispatching to include orders for field personnel to ensure safe work completion.
- Under close supervision ensures all reporting is completed to keep management informed of system conditions, circuit outages, key and critical customer interruptions, and extended outages.
- Communicates with contact center personnel and on-call personnel in business offices on status of distribution outages and service restoration efforts.
- Assists with investigations of customer issues, troubleshooting the nature of outage to identify the responsible party and helping customer understand and resolve internal electrical issues without dispatching a truck.
- Provide supports in estimating arrival time for crews and communicates outage information and dispatching trouble orders.
- Assists in communicating switching needs to resolve outage and issues hot line tags/clearance, instructs switching steps, releases hot line tags.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):
Associate Distribution Operator:
0 - 2 years in utility operations.
Must successfully complete DESC dispatcher training and DESC dispatcher training courses.
Knowledge of basic computer skills of Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated knowledge of electric operations technical terminology and operating procedures.
Distribution Operator:
Minimum of 2+ years total distribution operator experience with three years’ related experience, or journeyman lineman/electrician/technical specialist with four or more years’ journeyman experience may be substituted for one year associate dispatcher experience.
Must successfully complete DESC associate dispatcher training and DESC Dispatcher training courses.
Required experience in OMS, SCADA, GIS,CSR Desktop, NXT Communicator, CADS, Web Portal.
Excellent PC Skills.
Comprehends electric operations technical terminology and operating procedures.
Both levels:
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Works well in a team environment.
Must be able available to work after hours, schedule overtime, and call out for emergencies and storm restoration.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Minimum requirements:
Two (2) year associate's degree in a technical field or
Completion of ICS T&D Apprentice Technician/Electrician/Lineman courses.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
- Associates degree in a technical field or
- completion of ICS T&D Apprentice Technician/Electrician/Lineman courses.
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Must be able to travel as needed and, in certain cases, travel could significantly exceed 25%
Test Description
No Testing Required
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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