Electric Distribution Operator

Client Job Title Electrical Distribution Operator 1

Duration 12 months

Location: Richmond, VA

Local. On-site, no remote - Rotating am and pm shifts, days off rotate If on-site

Key Responsibilitie

• sMonitor and manage electrical distribution system operations
• .Coordinate service restoration and switching activities during outages and emergencies
• .Maintain situational awareness of system conditions and customer impacts
• .Communicate outage status, restoration efforts, and critical system events to management and stakeholders
• .Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and system records
• .Support emergency response efforts, storm restoration activities, and after-hours operations
• .Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• .Complete required training and certification programs related to distribution switching operations

.Required Qualification

• sHigh School Diploma or GED
• .Minimum 1 year of experience in dispatching, emergency services, operations coordination, complex database management, customer service, or a related field
• .Understanding of electrical distribution systems and utility operations
• .Strong verbal and written communication skills
• .Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• .Proficiency with computer systems and business applications
• .Ability to work independently while making sound operational decisions
• .Strong multitasking, prioritization, and leadership capabilities

.Work Environmen

• t24/7 shift-based operations environment
• .Requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and storm restoration assignments
• .Fast-paced operational setting requiring quick decision-making and effective communication during system emergencies