Distribution System Operator (Electric Distribution)

Location: Windsor, CT; must be available to travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary and respond to emergency assignments outside normal hours and location.

Starting salary: $53.17/hour, with progression under the union contract.

Company

hirify.global operates electric distribution systems and related grid-management infrastructure.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise switching, grounding, tagging, and clearance operations.
• Operate and maintain the Network Management System (NMS), SCADA equipment, and related applications.
• Monitor circuit and substation loads and voltages to support safe system operation.
• Analyze trouble calls, initiate corrective actions, and coordinate personnel callouts.
• Support emergency restoration through Division EOCs and RMTs and direct restoration activities when assigned.
• Coordinate switching and dispatching with CONVEX, internal teams, external stakeholders, and emergency agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s degree in an electrical discipline is preferred.
• Six years of related experience required; electrical utility experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of switching and tagging procedures and electric distribution system operations.
• Ability to analyze electric distribution system problems, communicate accurate restoration information, and maintain operational records.
• Ability to perform under emergency stress conditions and participate in required emergency restoration assignments.
• Successful candidates must pass the System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SO/PD) pre-employment test. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Culture & Benefits

• 12–18-month apprenticeship training program with written examinations and board evaluations.
• Successful completion of the training program is required to remain in the position.
• Subject to on-call duty and emergency response assignments.
• Benefits information is provided through the careers site.