Control Center Operator - Electric Grid Dispatch

Coast Electric Power Association; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Electric Power Association is seeking a System Operator to monitor and control the electric distribution system at the Control Center, ensuring safe, reliable operations. You will respond to outages, coordinate field personnel, and manage system controls via SCADA.

This role requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include operating SCADA, dispatching crews, performing switching procedures, and maintaining detailed logs and communications for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in utility operations desirable.
• Must have valid Mississippi driver's license and be able to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, maps, and system data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate electrical distribution systems using SCADA and related systems.
• Respond to outages and dispatch appropriate personnel.
• Perform switching procedures with lockout/tagout and hotline protocols.
• Coordinate operations during maintenance, emergencies, and storm restoration.
• Receive and relay communications regarding outages and service requests.
• Generate and manage work orders and outage tickets.
• Maintain logs, reports, and operational documentation.
• Support outage management, GIS, CIS systems.
• Provide member service support related to service orders and restoration.

Skills

12-hour shifts

Call-back readiness

Decision making

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Technical interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coast Electric Power Association is seeking a System Operator to monitor and control the electric distribution system at the Control Center, ensuring safe, reliable operations. You will respond to outages, coordinate field personnel, and manage system controls via SCADA.

This role requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include operating SCADA, dispatching crews, performing switching procedures, and maintaining detailed logs and communications for