Distribution Outage Coordinator

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

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date:

August-14-2026