Electric Distribution Operator

Job Summary

As an Electric Distribution Controller, you will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of We Energies’ electric distribution system. This includes initiating corrective actions for system issues, maintaining accurate operational records, and recording system configurations.

This position operates on a rotating shift schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor weather conditions and take action to manage potential impacts on the distribution system.
• Operate the Outage Management System (OMS) to accurately reflect outage conditions, including customer impact, cause, and estimated restoration time.
• Troubleshoot and initiate repairs for distribution system problems.
• Develop and implement restoration plans to address customer outages.
• Assign emergent work to relevant departments as needed.
• Provide work direction to field personnel for planned switching and during restoration of customer outages.
• Prepare and assign planned switching tasks to field personnel to support construction, maintenance, and timely switching commitments.
• Collaborate with field personnel, law enforcement, and fire departments during emergencies to ensure public and responder safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED required.
• Must successfully complete a one-year, comprehensive in-house training program. Upon completion of the training program there will be an increase to salary.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with team members, governmental agencies, and customers.
• This role requires unescorted access to critical cyber assets. Candidates must meet all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, including passing a background check.
• Collaboration Skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment, ensuring smooth coordination between field personnel, control room staff and external agencies. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of utility distribution equipment, system protection devices.
• Competence in using computers and relevant software.

Testing Requirements

System Operator/Power Dispatch II (SOPD): ability to analyze information and logically derive conclusions, mathematical usage, reading comprehension, ability to monitor multiple tasks simultaneously and move between them to respond as needed.

• Suggested Preparation: A test brochure, tips and practice test are available on the EEI website. Access the materials using the following credentials: 
• EEI website: https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/, and entering the
• Username: wehrtests and
• Password: getready (case sensitive).