Distribution Operator

Distribution Operator

Under direct supervision, responsible for the safe, stable, reliable, economical and environmentally correct operation of the Bulk Electric System. This responsibility extends from the generating station substations through the distribution substations to the first interrupting device. The System Operator Trainee is responsible for successful completion of the System Operator Training Program and complying with FERC, NERC, PJM, and RF requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implements real-time actions, up to and including shedding firm load, to ensure stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System
2. Directs all actions for safety and reliability of the electric grid, including field crews, electrical equipment, and customers in matters that affect electric grid reliability
3. Directs all switching and tagging activities to achieve LOTO isolation on transmission, substation and mainline distribution equipment for both scheduled and outage situations
4. First line of communication for real time operations with PJM and interconnected utilities to assure reliability of the transmission network
5. Ensures compliance with strict Standards of Conduct, plus NERC and PJM protocols for transmission services
6. Operates the system on a minute-by-minute basis to assure frequency is maintained by generation meeting load requirements
7. Responds to transmission and distribution disturbances within established regulatory, industry, and company standards to assure a continuous supply of electricity to customers
8. On point to communicate to co-workers and management the status of abnormal system conditions
9. Monitors and utilizes reactive reserves to ensure system reliability
10. Mentor System Operator Trainees thru the Operator training game plan
11. Annually review and update department Standard Operating Procedures
12. Utilize the system model to simulate removing transmission elements from service and review resulting contingency analysis to prevent any real time violations which may occur
13. Responsible for being knowledgeable of the procedures to transfer operations to the Back-up Control Center and implementing if necessary

Skills: power distribution, SCADA, engineering, electrical engineering, data analysis, electrical system, troubleshooting, OSI Monarch, transmission & distribution, substation

Top Skills Details: power distribution, SCADA, engineering, electrical engineering, data analysis, electrical system, troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline is desired. Associates degree showing an aptitude for math and electrical theory, to include previous work experience demonstrating basic electrical utility knowledge, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry, and basic electrical theory. Know how to use Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses Registrations: Must already have or obtain the appropriate North American Electric Reliability Corporation Certification within one year of employment and prior to independently performing the Reliability functions. This Certification must be maintained with continuing education hours.

Must already have or obtain the appropriate PJM Certification within one year of employment and prior to independently performing the Reliability functions. This Certification must be maintained with continuing education hours.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Health and wellness: Health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Mental health care Disability insurance (short-term and long-term) Life insurance (basic, supplemental, and accidental death & dismemberment) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness programs Financial and retirement 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, Performance bonus, Retirement plan, and Equity incentive plan. Time off and family Paid time off (vacation) and paid holidays, Maternity and paternity leave, Family Medical Leave, Volunteer Time Off, and Bereavement leave

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Moraine, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.