Control Centre Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Job Title: Distribution Control Ctr Operator Assoc

• Job Code: 126881

• Job Grade: 40

• Entry level professional. Performs assignments with standardized processes. Works under direct supervision. Resolves questions and problems within established standards and guidelines. Follows established procedures to accomplish requirements of job.

• Follows and ensures compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Promotes and supports safety awareness.

• Resolves questions, issues, and problems within area of responsibility.

• Prioritizes and plans work and resources with area of responsibility, including assessing daily impact of switching and how it affects system contingencies and prioritizing daily activities during shift.

• Maintains Operators Log, reports, breaker operations and SCADA abnormal summary.

• Performs Operator duties to support 24 hour operations of the DCC.

• Independently writes, directs, and approves Hot Line Hold Switching Orders.

• With Supervision, manages and analyzes the Distribution System including outages, monitoring voltage and load flow, and monitoring CADS/OMS system.

• Independently writes and directs with supervision complex multiple circuit switching orders.

• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years experience in an Electric Services Engineering, Operations, or related Construction Function (e.g., Lineman, Substation Operations Technician, Relay Technician); Or

• Associate's Degree in a directly related field (e.g., Electronics, Electrical, Power Technology, Engineering Technology) and 2 years experience in Electric Services Engineering, Operations, or related Construction Function (e.g., Lineman, Substation Operations Technician, Relay Technician).

• Required to obtain and maintain Switchman certification within Six (6) months of job entry.

• Requires working extensive hours at multiple computer terminals.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required, for district visits, meetings, training, etc.

• Required to maintain permanent residence within a 30 minute driving limit to the DCC to limit response time for emergency work.

• May be required to be periodically available for after-hours emergencies.

• Work consists of directing crews in potentially hazardous situations and may involve stressful and extended hours of work.

• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, overtime, and call-outs.

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.

• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to shift work and rotating work schedule.

• Strong knowledge safety and electrical hazards and ability to communicate safety and electrical hazards in order to ensure safe operation of OGE distribution systems.

• Demonstrated customer focus and customer service skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to perform work with and without direct supervision.

• Knowledge of outage management process and software applications (e.g., CADS/OMS).

• Knowledge of software applications (e.g., ArcFM, Basic Print Reading, Skyview, CCS/SAP).

• Strong knowledge of Resource Allocation and Service Restoration practices and procedures associated with service restoration.

• Strong knowledge of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ability to handle stress and work efficiently during emergency and heavy workload conditions, and handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize responsibilities.

• Ability to extract data and develop reports.

• Ability to effectively use a personal computer with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel & Outlook) and strong Excel skills.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret switching charts, one-line diagrams, electronic maps, basic prints and drawings.

• Knowledge of switchman duties.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain multiple logs to include Abnormal Device Log, Switching Log, Breaker Operations Log, and Operators Log.

• Basic knowledge of Transmission and Distribution Systems.

• Basic knowledge of substation switching operations and multiple circuit switching.

• Basic knowledge of substation operations, one-lines, substation equipment, relay schemes, and fuse coordination.

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver’s License)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

$65,520 - $81,869