Control Center Operator: Power Grid & Outage Response

Coast Electric Power Association; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Electric Power Association in Kiln, Mississippi seeks a System Operator to monitor and control the electric distribution system from the Control Center. You will respond to outages, coordinate field personnel, and manage system controls through SCADA and related technologies.

This role requires rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team focused on safe, reliable, and efficient operations, with responsibilities spanning outage management, switching procedures, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; diploma preferred.
• Valid Mississippi driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available for call-back work as needed.
• Strong decision making, multitasking, problem-solving, and effective verbal communication.
• Effective verbal communication skills (telephone and radio).
• Ability to interpret technical documents, maps, and system data.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate electrical distribution systems using SCADA and related systems.
• Respond to outages and system abnormalities by dispatching appropriate personnel.
• Perform switching procedures, including lockout / tagout and hotline tag protocols.
• Coordinate system operations during maintenance, emergencies, and storm restoration.
• Receive, document, and relay internal and external communications regarding outages and service requests.
• Generate, process, and manage work orders and outage tickets.
• Maintain logs, reports, and operational documentation.
• Verify system performance and support outage management, GIS, CIS systems.
• Provide member service support related to service orders and restoration efforts.

Job description

Coast Electric Power Association in Kiln, Mississippi seeks a System Operator to monitor and control the electric distribution system from the Control Center. You will respond to outages, coordinate field personnel, and manage system controls through SCADA and related technologies.

This role requires rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team focused on safe, reliable, and efficient operations, with responsibilities spanning outage management, switching procedures, and