Job Description

At SDG&E, we are committed to the community we call home, delivering clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people we serve in San Diego and southern Orange counties. Our commitment means 40% of the energy that SDG&E delivers to customers comes from renewable sources, exceeding California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. We are modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure safe and reliable operation of the region’s infrastructure for generations to come. Learn more about our commitment to delivering clean, safe and reliable energy HERE.

Our highly trained and responsive employees with their diverse skills, talents and ideas are the reason we can deliver on our commitment and are building America’s best energy company. They are also the reason why we have been recognized with the industry’s most coveted awards. Our employees undertake challenging work, and receive highly competitive compensation and benefits. As one of the region’s largest employers, we’re always searching for talented and bright people to join our team. After all, it takes the best to build the best. Learn more about benefits HERE.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of SDG&E. Empowering our employees to be their whole selves at work is our competitive advantage. This is where new ideas come from and meaningful collaboration gets an authentic start. By bringing together people with different perspectives, diverse backgrounds and real commitment to their own individuality, we have built a stronger business. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion HERE.

Primary Purpose:

Maintain electric distribution system to assure continuity of service, prepare, check, and direct orders for electric distribution system switching operations and controls; operate electric supervisory control devices; perform substation switching; direct service restoration activities; maintain records and operating diagrams; document system operating map updates; prepare reports; perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 18 months experience as a Transmission or Distribution System Operator or relatable military/electric utility experience required.
• Must have good safety habits.
• Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Must understand basic electrical circuits involving voltage, current and power.
• Some knowledge of switching authorization procedures and steps required for the issuance of switching authorizations.
• Must demonstrate skills to perform clear and concise radio/phone communication with field personnel to include Trouble Shooters, Line Crews, Substation Electricians, & Contractors.
• Must be proficient in reading System Operating Diagrams, control and protection notes, GIS based paper and computer distribution circuit maps, and technical operating procedures.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to absorb formal training and schooling.
• Must have typing ability and be able to work with basic PC software (email, internet, Microsoft office applications).
• Must be able to distinguish red, blue and green colors.
• Must have good attendance record.
• Must be willing to work shift work including weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must have a California Driver’s License.
• Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired knowledge of construction and apparatus for transmission and distribution lines and substation
• Preferred knowledge and use of an integrated outage management system.
• Desired experience performing real time switching through a remote SCADA system.
• Desired experience in trouble shooting unplanned outages from distribution substation down to the customer’s electric service.
• Preferred experience and understanding of energizing new construction/new equipment.
• Highly desired experience in operating in different conditions such as weather storms, fire conditions, and normal operating conditions.
• Desired knowledge of restoration procedure of high voltage lines after service has been interrupted.

This is a union represented position, represented by IBEW 465.

**PLEASE NOTE: There is a Blue Battery Aptitude Test Requirement.  All candidates interested in applying for this position must obtain a passing score of the Blue Battery Aptitude Test.

Additional information & study guides can be found at http://sdge.com/careers/job-application-process/test-study-guides

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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