Distribution Outage Coordinator

Iberdrola$126K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AS Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technology field and 6 years of electrical transmission/distribution experience.
  • 8 years of electrical transmission/distribution experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Preferred experience in preparing or executing switching orders.
  • Familiarity with safety rules and operating procedures in electric systems is beneficial.
  • Strong technical skills relevant to energy control and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage accurate switching and tagging orders for distribution equipment.
  • Lead and organize switching meetings while resolving scheduling conflicts.
  • Act as a primary lead for the Energy Control Center, maintaining distribution system integrity.
  • Pursue technological advancements for better customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure accuracy of Energy Control Center records and operational instructions.
  • Monitor and train personnel within the Energy Control Center during normal and emergency situations.
  • Evaluate disturbance data to direct corrective switching and tagging operations.

Benefits

  • Work in a role with 24/7 coverage requirements to handle emergencies.
  • Opportunity to lead and impact decision-making on committees and task forces.
  • Engagement in continuous learning and skill development through on-the-job training.
Full Job Description
Job Info

POSITION - Union: Distribution Outage Coordinator

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

LOCATION: UI - CT - Orange - 100 Marsh Hill Rd

HOURLY RATE: $61.03 - $70.13

INTERNAL ONLY

JOB GRADE: 6

POSTING DATE: 02/07/2026

POSTING END DATE: 07/16/2026

Responsibilities
  • Create accurate switching and tagging orders, resolve construction scheduling conflicts, organize and lead switching meetings and develop and maintain the switching template.
  • Write switching and tagging orders for electric system distribution equipment in accordance with operating capabilities and applicable safety rules and Operating Procedures. Gain approval of switching orders.
  • Act as a lead for the Energy Control Center; remain knowledgeable of the current status of the Distribution System in order to maintain its integrity with the highest level of safety.
  • Continuously pursue technological advances relating to the Energy Control Center, to broaden the opportunities to the organization and to better serve the customer.
  • Ensure that Energy Control Center records, maps, logs, OMS data, operating instructions and procedures of the Distribution Electric System are accurate and up to date.
  • Monitor and evaluate the Energy Control Center effectiveness, provide skill development through on-the-job training.
  • Monitor operators & direct field personnel during normal & emergency conditions.
  • Evaluate Transmission and Distribution disturbance data, determine corrective actions and direct switching and tagging operations.
  • Communicate operational and disturbance events and equipment problems to system and maintenance engineers and other personnel as needed.
  • Represent UI on various committees and task forces to lead change towards the Division's goals and objectives, utilizing appropriate management systems and measurements.
  • Must be available for 24/7 coverage, as required for storms and other emergencies.
  • This position performs their job mainly using a workstation, telephone, and normal office equipment in an office environment.


Education & Experience

Education:
  • AS Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technology field and 6 years electrical transmission and/or distribution experience.
  • In lieu of a Degree, 8 years electrical transmission and/or distribution experience.


Experience:
  • Experience in preparing or executing switching orders is preferred in either case.


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


Company:
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

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.

Job Posting End Date:
August-14-2026

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