The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for an Electric Systems Operator (ESO) I - III, located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: ESO I: $82,628. - $99,938. / ESO II: $91,746. - $111,930. / ESO III: $101,876. - $125,358.
Position Summary:
Carries out normal and emergency Electric T&D system operations under the direction of ESO II, III or IV. Coordinates, regulates, and distributes electricity in generating stations, substations, and overhead electric power lines. Ensures that proper switching procedures and safety rules are enforced.
Essential Functions:
- Write, check, perform and properly document normal and emergency distribution switching and clearance operations and procedures, safely and according to set procedures.
- Constantly monitor, communicate, and dispatch T&D system field personnel via the BWL radio and other communication systems.
- Provide supervision of the facility after normal business hours, including the building and grounds check-down, security verification, and building emergencies and evacuations.
- Assists in the coordination of system restoration in emergency and storm conditions.
- Generates, maintains, monitors, and tracks applicable records and reports.
- Clearly communicates and coordinates with other personnel internal/external and/or customers to complete work assignments.
- Respond to and dispatch on-call personnel for after-hours emergency calls for all BWL business units, and outside entities as required.
- Reads and interprets circuit diagrams.
- Must utilize and become proficient in the use of BESOC’s real-time control systems (i.e. Energy
- Management System (EMS), Outage Management System (OMS), etc.), and BWL computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Tracks the progress of all sketches issued that involve transmission and distribution system and makes updates to operations primary prints as needed under the direction of ESO II, III or IV.
- Performs other related duties as required or necessitated by job responsibilities or as assigned by supervisor.
- Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear required personal protective equipment as needed. Shall attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA, NERC, and Reliability First.
- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Reliable and predictable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
