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Department Summary
The Electric Dispatch and Scheduling Department is responsible for the Consumers Energy's 24/7 Low Voltage Distribution (LVD) electric dispatch operations. The department consists of approximately 40 employees and operates out of 3 Work Management Centers located in Saginaw, Jackson and Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids is responsible for 24/7 operations, while Saginaw and Jackson operate on a 16/5 schedule Monday through Friday. The department is responsible for emergency response during storm and normal day operations. In addition, the department is responsible for running Electric Meter Operations during afterhours, weekends and holidays. The primary goals of the department include outage response and response to emergency situations involving the public and employee safety. LVD Electric Dispatch Operations is an integral part in serving customers in a safe fashion, while providing quick response to their needs.
Job Description/Responsibilities
We are currently looking for an Electric Distribution Dispatcher located in Grand Rapids. Rotating shifts to maintain a 24 hour/7 day a week operation, as well as overtime assignments are required. Storm restoration response will require a 24 hour operation and shifts will be adjusted to accommodate that requirement. During storm restoration, a dispatcher will generally work 16 hours straight, with 8 hours of rest while they work diligently alongside others to restore power to our customers in a safe and timely manner. During the first 10 months in the position, you will be thoroughly trained in all aspects of the Electric Distribution Dispatcher role. During this time period, you may be asked to travel for required training. This position requires you to obtain your Switching and Tagging certification during your 10 months of training.
Electric Dispatcher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Short-cycle scheduling to make and meet customer commitments.
•Coordinate activities with outside agencies such as 911, MISS DIG, other utilities, etc.
•Prepare, analyze/ approve and issue switching orders.
•Assist in training of co-workers as well as support employees from other work groups.
Due to the training involved in getting a new employee fully functional in the Dispatcher role, upon accepting this position, you will be ineligible to apply for another internal job posting outside the Dispatch job family during the first thirty months.
Requirements/Qualifications
• A minimum, 48 technical or business credit hours, preferably an Associate degree in a business or technical field. The 48 credit hours can be obtained through colleges, technical institutes, licensed apprenticeship programs, trade schools or military programs. Less than the 48 technical or business credit hours may be acceptable if accompanied by extensive equivalent experience in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance.
•One or more years of applicable experience.
The following experience / skills may set you apart from others:
•Advanced Microsoft office experience.
•An understanding of the basic electricity and the ability to analyze and interpret complex prints.
•Knowledge of the union working agreement.* Knowledge of SAP, CAD and the ability to learn new software quickly.
Essential Functions:
Talking on the phone or radio, using a computer and managing multiple applications for up to 8 hours or more per day, follow and provide written and oral work instructions, typing, writing and taking notes, be able to use standard office equipment, be able to multitask (work on multiple tasks at once), communicate clearly with customers, contractors, and employees, staying calm and composed in high pressure situations or emergencies. A Dispatcher is required to maintain on-call support for work management centers. Performs other related duties as required.
Hours and Travel:
This position normally requires the individual work 40 hours per week including rotating shifts to maintain a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including holidays and weekends, as well as overtime assignmen... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
