Dispatcher

Full Job Description

We are currently partnered with one of Florida's top municipalities in the Treasure Cost area near Port Saint Lucie. We are currently looking for a full time Dispatcher.

Dispatcher Summary: Complex, skilled work requiring considerable judgment in operating the Electric Transmission and Distribution System and performing transmission, distribution and trouble dispatching for the Electric Operations Department. Covers dispatching duties for water, wastewater and natural gas utilities on nights, weekends, and holidays. Reports directly to the Operations Superintendent.

Dispatcher Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Dispatcher Responsibilities:

* Issues orders and requests for switching operations applicable to all T&D lines, line releases, line clearances, and hold tags and restoration orders. Observes and enforces special operating instructions applicable to distribution schedules, switching orders and safety rules and regulations.
* Operates above functions on SCADA or EMS system for all field crews and supervisors. Has a strong overall knowledge of the SCADA or EMS system.
* Operates and monitors the Interactive Voice Response System.
* Complies with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation reliability standards requirements, Florida Reliability Coordinating Council reliability standards requirements, and all reliability standards.
* Keeps accurate records and reports. Makes required reports as designated by U/A Management to various regulatory agencies.
* Performs analysis using the Responder Outage Management System (OMS) to assist management in areas in the system that need repair / upgrading. This analysis is intended to be root cause in nature using Pareto charts and other tools as required.
* Receives and returns calls from customers concerning power outages and related matters. Maintains radio contact with line crews/service crews and substation personnel.
* Works on rotating shift as scheduled within the Electric Operations Department.
* Ensures accuracy of maps, diagrams and drawings in trouble dispatching office.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Dispatcher Requirements and Compensation:
* Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride, and accountability.
* Knowledge of procedures for transmission/distribution and trouble dispatching
* Considerable knowledge of switchgear, switching equipment, relays and protective devices, substation equipment; of electricity
* including the principles of direct and alternating currents.
* Knowledge of electric circuits, transformers, as they relate to electrical T&D.
* Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and first aid.
* Considerable knowledge of computer operation.
* Ability to keep accurate records and make reports.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, public and other systems.
* Starting pay 20-22/hr depending on experience.
* Full benefits including Health, Vision and Dental employer paid and 20% Pension Plan Employer contributions after 18-20 weeks of employment.

Please email for immediate consideration

Desired Skills and Experience

We are currently partnered with one of Florida's top municipalities in the Treasure Cost area near Port Saint Lucie. We are currently looking for a full time Dispatcher.

Dispatcher Summary: Complex, skilled work requiring considerable judgment in operating the Electric Transmission and Distribution System and performing transmission, distribution and trouble dispatching for the Electric Operations Department. Covers dispatching duties for water, wastewater and natural gas utilities on nights, weekends, and holidays. Reports directly to the Operations Superintendent.

Dispatcher Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Dispatcher Responsibilities:

* Issues orders and requests for switching operations applicable to all T&D lines, line releases, line clearances, and hold tags and restoration orders. Observes and enforces special operating instructions applicable to distribution schedules, switching orders and safety rules and regulations.
* Operates above functions on SCADA or EMS system for all field crews and supervisors. Has a strong overall knowledge of the SCADA or EMS system.
* Operates and monitors the Interactive Voice Response System.
* Complies with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation reliability standards requirements, Florida Reliability Coordinating Council reliability standards requirements, and all reliability standards.
* Keeps accurate records and reports. Makes required reports as designated by U/A Management to various regulatory agencies.
* Performs analysis using the Responder Outage Management System (OMS) to assist management in areas in the system that need repair / upgrading. This analysis is intended to be root cause in nature using Pareto charts and other tools as required.
* Receives and returns calls from customers concerning power outages and related matters. Maintains radio contact with line crews/service crews and substation personnel.
* Works on rotating shift as scheduled within the Electric Operations Department.
* Ensures accuracy of maps, diagrams and drawings in trouble dispatching office.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Dispatcher Requirements and Compensation:
* Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride, and accountability.
* Knowledge of procedures for transmission/distribution and trouble dispatching
* Considerable knowledge of switchgear, switching equipment, relays and protective devices, substation equipment; of electricity
* including the principles of direct and alternating currents.
* Knowledge of electric circuits, transformers, as they relate to electrical T&D.
* Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and first aid.
* Considerable knowledge of computer operation.
* Ability to keep accurate records and make reports.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, public and other systems.
* Starting pay 20-22/hr depending on experience.
* Full benefits including Health, Vision and Dental employer paid and 20% Pension Plan Employer contributions after 18-20 weeks of employment.

Please email for immediate consideration

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.