In general, the EPD (Electrical Power Dispatcher) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and economical operation, monitoring, and utilization of the GRC Lewis Field High Voltage Electrical Distribution System. 

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Provide oversight and control of the high voltage power system.
• Write and review detailed switching orders to isolate electrical equipment, so that work can be performed on it safely.
• Maintain the Power Dispatch Log:
• Record all activities in substations, unit subs, and buildings.
• Record all lock-out/tag-out switching order activities.
• Record other pertinent information related to the electrical power system.
• Implement lock-out/tag-out following all safety requirements as defined in the GRC Safety Manual, Chapter 9.
• Follow and implement applicable High- and Low- Voltage Operating Instructions.
• Maintain the power distribution log and associated files both in paper and electronic forms.
• Maintain up-to-date High and Low voltage single line diagrams and properly file previous versions.
• Stay in contact by radio or phone with various field personnel including:
• High Voltage Crew
• First Energy Corporation – when required.
• Respond to various alarms and alerts on the electrical system.
• Provide system data, operations, etc. to engineers, system managers, construction managers, and other personnel as needed.
• The EPD shall coordinate with Government and other support contractors to help trouble-shoot the high voltage Central Process Distributed Control Systems (CPDCS).
• Quarterly each power dispatcher shall be involved in observing a switching order, testing, or any other high voltage action in the field.
• Maintain tagging records and annually inspect permanent tags, long duration tags, and similar tags in the field.
• Monitor High and Low Voltage Power system using the CPSDC Consoles.