Dispatch Center Trainee (Distribution System Operator)
Posted on: 6 Feb 2021
Springfield, MA
Job Description
Distribution System Operator Trainee
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Individual plans, coordinates, and directs switching and tagging, issuing clearances, monitoring of loads, emergency restoration, and associated reporting for the electric distribution system on rotating shifts. Individual will be required to qualify to operate distribution SCADA devices. Individual coordinates the above activities with CONVEX and other regions when system conditions cross jurisdictional lines. Rotating shifts required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Individual must possess a high school diploma, or the equivalent, with two years additional study in the electrical-technical field as well as a minimum of five years experience in the electrical utility field; have the ability to read and understand complex circuit diagrams; have basic computer knowledge skills and be able to work in a high-stress environment; qualify as an Assistant Dispatcher within one year and perform duties of a Dispatcher as required. Also, must possess strong analytical skills and be available to work overtime during storms and other emergencies. Must successfully pass Pittsburgh Psychological Testing.
Candidates with a degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology are preferred.
This position is being simultaneously posted within the Union and Bargaining unit employees under this contract will be given first consideration for this vacancy.
Qualified candidates must submit a resume with their application.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Eversource Energy
Hartford, CT
About Eversource
New England's largest energy delivery company, with approximately 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The approximately 8,000 men and women of Eversource bring a strong commitment to providing safe, reliable and sustainable electric, gas and water service
Eversource is New England’s largest energy delivery company, safely and reliably delivering energy to approximately 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Connecticut: Our electric service territory includes 149 towns and covers 4,400 square miles. Our natural gas service territory includes 74 towns and covers 2,632 square miles.
Massachusetts: Our electric service territory includes 140 towns and covers 3,192 square miles. Our natural gas service territory includes 51 towns and covers 1,067 square miles.
New Hampshire: Our service territory includes 211 towns and 5,628 square miles.
Serving the neighborhoods where we live and work.
Coming together in good weather and bad.
Taking care of problems before they’re problems.
Heading out in the storm when others head home.
Connecting you to solutions for savings.
Working together for a better tomorrow.
In 2012, Northeast Utilities and its operating companies Connecticut Light & Power, Public Service of New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts Electric and Yankee Gas merged with NSTAR Electric & Gas to better serve New England.
On December 4, 2017, Eversource closed the deal on an acquisition of Aquarion Water Company, making Eversource the only electric company in the U.S. that also owns a water utility. Aquarion serves 230,000 water customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Combined, we power the possible for New England.
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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No. of Employees8,084
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