Distribution Operator ECC (Electrical Distribution)

Location: Vestal, New York, United States; NY-Binghamton ECC

Hourly rate: $51.20–$57.54

Company

hirify.global, through NY State Electric & Gas Corp., operates electric and gas utility infrastructure.

What you will do

• Coordinate switching for distribution line and equipment outages, testing, grounding, tagging, and re-energizing.
• Operate and monitor electric distribution facilities and supervisory-controlled devices.
• Analyze distribution circuits in real time and under contingency conditions.
• Assess electric and gas outages and dispatch crews through the Outage Management System.
• Maintain system logs, records, diagrams, and operating programs.
• Lead distribution switching operations when assigned and escalate unusual conditions to operating personnel.

Requirements

• BA in Electrical Engineering, AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a passing score on the company-approved qualification test.
• Successful completion of the company-administered aptitude test and required training knowledge tests.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution lines, substations, gas distribution systems, protection systems, safety rules, and switching and tagging procedures.
• Ability to pass a company physical examination, including color-perception testing, and a pre-employment drug test.
• Analytical ability, emotional stability, accurate recordkeeping, and the ability to communicate operational orders clearly.
• Willingness to work shifts, extra or irregular hours, and respond to emergencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time union position with emergency-response responsibilities when assigned.
• Employees may be assigned NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles involving additional training, access protections, audits, and evidence retention.
• Equal employment and advancement opportunities are provided.