Substation Operator

Requisition: 83330

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 29.532 - $ 52.593

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, 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 from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental 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

IBEWE 94

Job Responsibilities

As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training make all operating inspecterations, take periodic readings, and performs all required switching opions of the Substation Department including operation of reclosers and pole-type switches. Make minor adjustments, repairs, and replacements in connection with this work. In addition, keep equipment, buildings and grounds in a neat and orderly condition.

Job Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED Required.

- Successfully completed the Substation Operator's portion of the pre-employment test, except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1983 who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent, does not have to complete the pre-employment test.

- Able to follow instructions and perform routine operations.

- Have mechanical aptitude. Must possess keen faculties of observation.

- Have the ability to learn: The making of simple diagrams and sketches. The principle of electricity and the purpose and functioning of substation apparatus. To receive and execute orders with accuracy and dispatch. The identification and use of materials, tools and equipment commonly used in the work.

- Have the ability to complete satisfactorily the Company courses in Fundamentals of Electricity - Direct Current and Alternating Current.

- Qualify for an auto driver's license to operate motor vehicles in State of New Jersey.

- Have the physical and mental characteristics necessary to be able to proceed quickly and safely from one assigned station to another under all conditions of traffic and weather.

- Capable of operating any assigned station, customer's substation, or pole type equipment.

- Know and understand the operating sequence of the automatic equipment and understand the difference in operation of the various stations.

- Knowledge of the function and operation of the electrical and mechanical equipment in the stations in the area assigned.

- Ability to diagnose and promptly correct unusual operating difficulties whether present or not present at the time of the development of the difficulty.

- Knowledge of the Substation Operating Manual, including the safety rules and practices set forth in this manual; must have a thorough working knowledge of the procedures covering the ordering out, tagging, and releasing of circuits and equipment.

- Knowledge of the functions of the transmission and distribution system and of the relationship of the various departments charged with their operation.

- Must possess a U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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