Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Sr. Distribution System Operator, OR Distribution Control Center

SPRING VALLEY, NYPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

  • Job overview

    The Sr. Distribution System Operator at Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. oversees the electric distribution system's daily operation, ensuring safe, reliable service and supervising field personnel and service operators.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves developing and executing distribution switch orders, managing emergency responses, supervising service operators, coordinating with substations, ensuring compliance with regulations, updating system mapping, and participating in procedural improvements.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering) with 3 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience combinations, plus at least 2 years of supervisory or project management experience, strong communication, organizational skills, and availability for 24/7 on-call duties.

  • Work environment and culture

    The position requires a commitment to excellence, high energy, positive work ethic, and supports corporate values including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Company information

    Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is an electric utility company responsible for operating and maintaining the electric distribution system with a focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will supervise Service Operators and coordinate with various departments including Electric, Substation, and Transmission Operations and Distribution Engineering.

  • Job location and travel

    The role requires working rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a fixed post position requiring long periods of sitting and some travel as needed.

  • Unique job features

    The job includes extensive training, requires passing multiple assessments including background, drug/alcohol, psychological, and behavioral tests, and mandates a two-year commitment post-training.

Company overview

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., providing electric and gas services to customers in southeastern New York and northern New Jersey. The company generates revenue through the distribution and sale of electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Founded in 1899, O&R has a long history of serving its communities and is committed to sustainability and innovation in energy solutions.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight supervisory experience and proficiency in electric distribution system operations, emphasizing your ability to manage emergency switching and system repairs safely and efficiently.

  • Focus on showcasing your knowledge of distribution equipment, compliance with safety regulations, and experience coordinating with multiple departments and field personnel, as these are critical to the Sr. Distribution System Operator role.

  • Apply through multiple platforms such as Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.'s corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and industry-specific job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Distribution Control Center or related departments at Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent company safety initiatives or asking about their experience managing rotating shifts and emergency responses.

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