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# Distribution System Operator I (P: 103291)

- **Company:** FirstEnergy Corp.
- **Location:** Morristown, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,210.0 - $123,120.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=39fad9223997998a

## About the Role

* Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, or related certification from an accredited institution is required.
 * Or minimum of 2 - 4 years' related work experience will be considered. Related work experience includes work experiences with demonstrated understanding to operate the distribution system.
 * Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEi) System Operator/Power Dispatching Test (SO/PD II)
 * Capable of effective performance in problem solving, multi-tasking and teamwork
 * Demonstrate effective performance in prioritizing work for efficient and safe operations
 * Knowledge of, or ability to learn Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and construction practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment and tools to operate the distribution system
 * Strong reading and comprehension skills to effectively interpret switching requests, engineering drawings, schematics, equipment instruction manuals, standards and procedures used to develop distribution switching orders
 * Possess skills in the development, collection, organization and analysis of information from a variety of sources to develop switching orders and recommendations
 * Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, supervisors, peers, employees, and contractors involved with the construction, operation and maintenance of the Transmission and Distribution facilities
 * Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships
 * Sufficient maturity to exercise independent judgment on moderately complex projects and assignments
 * Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to make quick assessments and deliver well-thought decisions, when situations require
 * Knowledge of, or ability to learn, specific mainframe and computer applications
 * Able to remain professional in high stress, high volume work environment
 * Live within 45 minutes commute time Willing to work rotating shifts and be available for overtime work when needed
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## Description

* Monitoring the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system
 * Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, including adherence to the Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) and Manual of Operations
 * Recommending operational improvements and communicating system events to appropriate personnel
 * Demonstrating sound internal and/or external customer service
 * Operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Energy Management System (EMS), Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (GIS) computer system, PowerOn Outage Management System (OMS), Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA), DCC Notification System, as well as radio and telephone systems
 * Analyzing and acting promptly in cases of system disturbance so that the system can be restored to a normal configuration
 * Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and/or authorizing FirstEnergy distribution equipment outages and load transfers
 * Developing detailed scenarios to identify operating problems caused by contingency outages
 * Assigning and directing switching activities and work assignments to field personnel
 * Monitoring system and weather conditions
 * Coordinating staffing requirements by calling additional resources to handle emergencies
 * Completing training and development to progress to the Regional Distribution System Operator level
 * Possessing basic understanding of Bargaining Unit Agreements with field labor