Grid Coordinator
Core
Ensures safe, stable, reliable, and economical operation of the Indianapolis Distribution area grid, managing switching operations, emergency restoration, and field personnel direction.
Role type
Grid Operations Coordinator (Distribution)
Builds
Continuous electric service continuity for customers via distribution and transmission coordination
Domain
Electric Power / Utility Distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex operating and economic decision making, switching operations direction, contingency plan execution, work schedule planning, budget forecasting and control, outage management system analysis, substation equipment knowledge, electrical schematics interpretation, radio operation compliance
Preferred skills
Engineering or technology degree, NERC certification, transmission/distribution utility experience, power system fundamentals understanding, one-line diagram interpretation
Technologies
Outage Management System, SCADA, two-way radio
Responsibilities
Direct field switching operations and coordinate with Transmission Control Center, maintain safe work environment and promote customer service, prepare and execute contingency plans for disasters, direct work schedules and assign emergency/routine tasks, forecast and control operation/maintenance budgets, analyze distribution maps and fault information, compile operational reports and maintain Grid Operations logs, relay communications with police/fire departments, process damage claims and timekeeping
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties