DCC Grid Control Operator – Midwest (24/7)

Duke Energy; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy - Harrison, OH is seeking a DCC Operator I to monitor outages, coordinate field resources, and support grid reliability. You will work with the Grid Management team and DCC leadership to restore power and maintain accurate system models using OMS, DMS, and SCADA tools.

The role requires a high school diploma, with preferred Associate degree and prior operator experience. It involves 24/7 rotating shifts, on-site work, and progression through Operator Certification to Operator II.

Qualifications

• High-school Diploma/GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree.
• Previous Operator experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated computer and technical aptitude.
• Knowledge of distribution systems, equipment, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct outage dispatching for feeder level outages and assist with substation outages.
• Review outage information and dispatch field resources to restore power.
• Model and update outage information in OMS/DMS for accurate distribution system representation.
• Authorize and model HLT, Clearance, Do Not Operate, and Information tags in OMS/DMS.
• Monitor DSCADA and DMS and operate feeders, breakers, and regulators during normal and emergency conditions.
• Assist in directing restoration efforts for large outages and develop emergency switching orders.

Skills

Good written and verbal communications

Computer and technical aptitude

Knowledge of distribution systems

Education

High-school Diploma/GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

DSCADA

DMS

OMS

Job description

Duke Energy - Harrison, OH is seeking a DCC Operator I to monitor outages, coordinate field resources, and support grid reliability. You will work with the Grid Management team and DCC leadership to restore power and maintain accurate system models using OMS, DMS, and SCADA tools.

The role requires a high school diploma, with preferred Associate degree and prior operator experience. It involves 24/7 rotating shifts, on-site work, and progression through Operator Certification to Operator II.