Section Operator

Job Info

POSITION - Section Operator

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NYSEG - NY - Vestal - ECC

HOURLY RANGE: $65.61 - $66.61

Responsibilities

• Under directive supervision coordinates the operation of Section facilities which may affect the electric and gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Coordinates the outage of lines and equipment for testing, maintenance and repairs to assure continuity of service in cooperation with Area and District operating personnel. Issues switching orders for deenergizing, grounding, tagging and re-energizing transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, substation and generating plant facilities.
• Assures rigid observance of ''Operating Instructions for Switching and Tagging Procedures of Electric Lines and Equipment", and standard procedures for gas operations.
• Makes initial analysis of trouble in his Section and initiates action to minimize interruptions.
• Operates and monitors supervisory controlled electric substations throughout the Section.
• Monitors and maintains gas pressures at given locations within predetermined limits by means of supervisory control equipment.
• Keeps logs of operations in his Section to supplement automatically recorded data.
• Marks up system diagram boards to conform with current field conditions.
• Receives trouble calls when customer service personnel and switchboard operators are off duty.
• Dispatches crews for minor troubles during this period.
• Recognizes unusual conditions and situations and informs responsible Corporate, Area or District operating personnel. Performs other related or less skilled work as required.
  
  

Skills And Requirements

• Must possess A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology
• Should have had 3 years' experience in electric operating or related functions.
• Will be expected to absorb Company training in Section Operating work, measured by appropriate job knowledge tests, as described in the Memorandum of Agreement titled ''Section Operator Training Program''. This includes general knowledge of the operation of generating stations, transmission and distribution lines, substations, gas distribution systems, geography of Company territory, Company Safety Rules, ''Operating Instructions for Switching and Tagging Procedures of Electric Lines and Equipment'', and standard procedures for gas operations.
• Must be able to qualify for Automobile Operator's License, when required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.
• Must possess analytical ability and emotional stability.
• Must be neat and orderly in work and preparation of records.
• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule.
• Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence.
• Must meet the general requirements for all employees as outlined in the Preamble to the Job Specification Manual
  
  

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills
  
  

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

May-15-2026