ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains responsibility for continued safe and proper operation of the substations and power equipment on the distribution system. Serves as liaison for other utilities, vendors, providers, outside entities, and intradepartmental teams. Updates equipment and seeks improvements for operations and processes. Utilizes experience in signaling and controlled infrastructure of electric utility switching. Develops and distributes system reports and analyzes technical data. Makes recommendations for system improvements. Assists in the restoration of power outages. Maintains equipment service records, upgrades, modifications, and drawing updates. Directs work to be performe