Distribution System Service Dispatch
Company: Ameren Services Company
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on
that date:About The Position*Located in Decatur or Peoria
Illiniois*
The Distribution System Service Dispatcher is responsible for
assisting the Distribution System Operating Supervisors in the
operation of the sub-transmission and distribution system in a safe
and cost effective manner to ensure continuity of electric service
to customers as well as restoring electric service to customers in
a timely manner. They also assist the local service centers with
after-hours duties.
Key responsibilities include:
* Monitors incoming calls to the Distribution Control Office
(DCO).
* Assists in dispatching and directing field personnel in a safe,
efficient, and reliable manner in response to electric system
outages and emergencies.
* Monitors the outage management display and initiates the response
to incoming outages and service requests. This includes initiating
ARCOS callouts for field employees, creating maintenance outages,
responding to metering orders, and creating emergency JULIE
tickets.
* Assists in restoring outages in a safe and timely manner,
including notifying field Duty Supervisors and organizing outage
notifications. This includes analyzing information from a variety
of electronic systems, operating manuals, customer calls, and any
pertinent information from field workers to determine the extent
and the cause of outages.
* Verifies with field personnel the correct location of outages,
changes the state of identified devices in the ORMAP system to
ensure the proper outage counts are documented.
* During emergency storm restoration efforts, verifies system
damage with field personnel that are patrolling the system and
makes changes in ORMAP to reflect the current state of the
distribution system.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
preferred. Two or more year's relevant experience (e.g.,
distribution systems, electric utility operations, outage
management systems, electric mapping systems, dispatch experience,
etc.) required. May consider Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in
lieu of experience.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate
will demonstrate:
Effective organization, decision-making, troubleshooting,
communication, and human-relation skills. PC/Computer skills
preferred. Must have the ability to direct a number of diversified,
concurrent field activities which could greatly affect Ameren's
customers, personnel, and financial resources. Must be able to
multitask effectively.
Additional Information
Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may
include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be
provided to qualified candidates. POSITION REQUIRES WORKING
ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES. This position may also require working
overtime as needed.All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic
information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
class, trait, or status protected by law.
Keywords: Ameren Services Company, Decatur , Distribution System Service Dispatch, Professions , Decatur, Illinois
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