**Requisition** : 82448
**PSEG Company** : PSEG Long Island
**Salary Range** : $ 56.940 - $ 68.450
**Work Location Category** : Onsite
We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it's safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company - along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That's why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite - roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
3. Hybrid flexible - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).
As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.
PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
**Union Local**
IBEW 1049
**_Summary_**
Under the general supervision of the NERC certified Principal and Lead System Operator, the District Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable and effective operation of the electric transmission system of Long Island. District Operator in Training will assist in performing the following duties: Become familiar with the transmission system and substations, including the operation and capacities of all transmission and substation equipment. Acquire a thorough knowledge of Company rules applying to the operation of electric equipment and lines. Learn to issue orders in connection with substation and transmission switching and issuing clearances on substation and transmission equipment. Analyzing system problems and issuing orders necessary to maintain continuity of service at all times. Prepare necessary operating reports and keeping operating log. Be able to make accurate decisions quickly. Learn to report all abnormal conditions effecting continuity of service. Operate supervisory control equipment. Perform similar or less skilled work as may be assigned. This is a rotating shift position on-site in Hicksville, NY. 40 hours/week. Shifts are 12 and 8 hours in length and rotate between day and night shifts including weekends and holidays. The candidate selected on the basis of the qualifications below will undergo two separate phases of training.
**Job Duties & Responsibilities**
Phase A: Six to sixteen months as required. Varying periods, from one week to three months, will be spent in various departments of the company, the Training Academy, and on shift completing on the job training with a Qualified District Operator, after which written and oral examinations will be given for acceptance to Phase B.
Phase B: Up to twenty-four months as required. After satisfactorily passing the above examinations, the candidate will enter a B phase training period in the Transmission Control Center and may be required to relieve the District Operators during vacations and other absences. Periodic written and oral tests may be given any time during Phase B.
*After a twenty-four month training period in the Phase B classification employee will be promoted to District Operator First Step.
In the event there is a vacancy in the District Operator shift rotation, a B phase District Operator in Training can be promoted to District Operator First Step before the twenty-four month period is completed.
The District Operator position offers the successful candidate future opportunities within PSEG Long Island.
District Operator First Step Through Full Step, Under the general supervision of the Senior System Operator and System Operator performs the following duties:
+ Responsible for operating all equipment on the transmission system.
+ For BES elements the DO operates equipment with the approval and at the direction of the NERC certified Senior System Operator or System Operator.
+ For transmission elements not related to the BES (operated bel