CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Position Title: System Operator

Job Number: 6502015

Group: Energy ControlSystem Operations

Reports to: Manager Energy ControlOperations Shift Supervisor

Job Family: Operations

Date: January 1, 20027

Corporate Mission: “We will consistently exceed the expectations of our customers for the delivery of natural gas and electricity.”

Family Contribution / Operations: Operates and maintains electric and gas transmission and distribution systems. This includes electric lines between generating stations, substations, and consumers, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Also includes gas pipelines between gate stations, regulator stations and consumers requiring precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to hazards present when working on pressurized and potentially explosive systems.

Individual Contribution: In support of the Company Mission and Family Contribution;

Dispatch and direct field personnel engaged in the operation of the electric and gas Transmission systems and prepare, approve, and direct Transmission switching in accordance with established procedures, practices, and safety rules. Under direction of the Operations Shift Supervisor, coordinate the safe and reliable operation of the electric and gas Transmission systems with the NYISO (New York Independent System Operator), neighboring Transmission Owners, and gas pipeline companies. Dispatch and direct field personnel engaged in the operation of the electric and gas Distribution systems during all hours outside of the normal workweek and perform Distribution switching in accordance with established procedures and practices. Provide supervisory support to the Assistant System Operators under the direction of the Operations Shift Supervisor. Provide supervisory support and/or assistance in the System Dispatch Center during the normal workweek when required. Utilize productivity improvement tools and practices while dispatching and directing field personnel to foster continuous improvement. Ensure that all assigned work is completed in a timely and cost efficient manner to obtain the optimum balance of customer satisfaction and cost minimization. Assess the need for additional resources during off-hour and emergency situations to ensure a prompt response to emergencies and perform callouts when necessary. Monitor the Call Center activity and supervise the Customer Service Representatives and Telephone Representatives after-hours to ensure customer calls are handled promptly. Ensure the highest levels of safe work practices are observed to strive for an accident and injury free workplace. Ensure other areas of the organization are properly informed of system conditions and events through timely and efficient communications. Ensure Regulatory Agencies are notified of all reportable incidents in a timely manner. Maintain DOT Gas Operator qualification by successfully completing the DOT Gas Operator Qualification Examination every 3 years. Advance towards Operating Shift Supervisor qualification by demonstrating satisfactory progression in preparing for the NERC (North American Electric Reliability Council) Certification Examination for Transmission Operator and maintain certification by completing the required number of NERC Continuing Education Hours every 3 years. In support of the Company Mission and Family Contribution;

Plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise the work of personnel engaged in the operation of the electric and gas distribution systems. Act as shift supervisor and direct the activities of the Assistant System Operators assigned to the shift. Prepare, approve, direct, and control switching orders on the electric and gas transmission systems. Monitor the Economic Dispatch Program of the NYISO as it pertains to Central Hudson. Direct the operation of the electric and gas transmission systems and production facilities during all hours outside of the normal workweek. Coordinate System Operations work functions with Customer Services Extended Hours personnel, customers, contractors, and other operating units of the Company.

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