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Distribution System Dispatcher I - ComEd Job In Joliet Illinois

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Category:	Other
Job Ref:	9601
Job Type:	Permanent
Country:	United States
State/Province:	Illinois
City:	Joliet
Job Description
Business Unit Overview ComEd and its nearly 6,000 employees are responsible for maintaining more than 78,000 miles of power lines that make up the electric transmission and distribution system in Northern Illinois. ComEd also provides customer operations for more than 3.7 million customers across the region, or 70 percent of the state's population. Locations in Northern Illinois including Chicago and surrounding suburbs Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION -Optimize the practices, policies, procedures and programs to operate the electric distribution system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner with the welfare of employees, customers, the public and shareholders in mind. -Follow established operating practices and procedures as they relate to customer restoration, Perform system restoration during storms and emergency events. -Perform the work of receiving, recording, routing, dispatching customer calls, information, orders, and emergency calls. Serve as the tagging authority by leading and directing the application of the safety tagging procedures. Execute limited line clearance orders by confirming and directing the placement of tags. Lead, direct and supervise associates in restoring customers and safely clearing and restoring equipment. -Control and operate limited equipment on the 4kV and 12kV distribution system. Control and operate all equipment on the secondary distribution system. Respond to all electrical service interruptions involving distribution equipment. Respond to electrical service interruptions up to and including Power Quality, Part Out and All Out categories at secondary voltages from 120/240V to 277/480V. -Maintain and apply a working knowledge of the Exelon Management Model for business controls and meet management's expectation for conducting effective business. -Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES -Dispatch single All-Out, Part-Out and Power Quality Events. Dispatch transformer and fuse level events while tracking electrical configuration of the distribution system in the OMS system. -Follow established policies, procedures and guidelines on distribution system operations. Maintain the system integrity, reliability and security of the distribution system, including limited equipment on the 4kV and 12kV distribution system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner. -Prepare interruption reports for all system outages. -Update ETA / ETR information and maintain outage status in the OMS system. -Provide adequate ticket comments regarding outage characteristics in the OMS system. -Direct the placement of protective tags per the EED Lockout Tag Out Procedure -Keep supervisors informed of abnormal system conditions, major customer outages and equipment related problems -Maintain current system status information on SCADA displays, operating maps and switching routines. Interface with mapping and monitor the accuracy of new maps issued for project diagram and other related work. -Maintain operating log, interruption reports and associated records to accurately record system status and sequence of events. -Contact customers regarding electrical service interruptions on a intentional, unintentional, planned and unplanned basis. -Draft work requests and work orders for electrical distribution system equipment in need of repair. -Notify and direct appropriate personnel including but not limited to Operating, Construction, Customer and Contractor Personnel, as may be needed to take the necessary actions associated with outages, equipment failure, emergencies and various events on the distribution system. -Direct and supervise limited electrical switching, placement of safety tags and testing activities on the system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Minimum: -Bachelors degree in Engineering or technical field OR -Associates in technical field / High School diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 2 years of job experience, preferably in the electrical field -Thorough understanding of the EED distribution system, the ability to recognize system configuration and loading issues, ability to formulate contingency plans and thorough knowledge and understanding of proper operating procedures obtained through successful completion of formal OCC training -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Demonstrated analytical skills and judgment -Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and manage stressful situations -Ability to work shift work -Candidate must receive a Recommended result on the System Operator / Power Dispatch (SOPD) test to be eligible for consideration Preferred: -Bachelors Degree in Electric Engineering -Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering -Minimum 2 years of job experience in the electrical field Specific Location Information Joliet, IL Position works on a 12 hour rotating shift including nights. Equal Employment Statement Exelon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post Date:	09/05/2010

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