DCC Operator: 24/7 Grid Outage & Restoration

110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a skilled operator to monitor and manage outage events across the distribution system. You will coordinate field resources, model OMS/DMS/SCADA data, and issue safety tags to ensure safe and efficient restoration.

In this 24/7 role, you’ll work with Grid Management, Senior DCC Operators, and leadership to minimize outage impact and optimize MW reductions. On-site, rotating shifts and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven computer and technical aptitude.
• Knowledge of distribution equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct outage dispatching for feeders and associated assets.
• Review outage data and coordinate field resources to restore power.
• Model and verify outage info in OMS and DMS.
• Maintain accurate Distribution System model in OMS/DMS.
• Authorize and model HLT, Clearance, DNO, and Information tags.
• Direct switching as needed to optimize MWs from DMS.
• Monitor DSCADA and DMS alarms; respond to issues.
• Assist restoration during large outages and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Distribution systems knowledge

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a skilled operator to monitor and manage outage events across the distribution system. You will coordinate field resources, model OMS/DMS/SCADA data, and issue safety tags to ensure safe and efficient restoration.

In this 24/7 role, you’ll work with Grid Management, Senior DCC Operators, and leadership to minimize outage impact and optimize MW reductions. On-site, rotating shifts and on-call duties apply.