DCC Operator – Real-Time Grid Outage Dispatcher

Duke Energy; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a System Operator/Power Dispatching professional to support outage management, grid stability and restoration efforts. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing and directing field resources while ensuring accurate real‑time data across OMS, DMS and SCADA systems.

It involves critical decision making in a 24/7 environment with training toward Operator II. Candidates will participate in an extensive Operator Training Certification program, with 18–24 months of classroom,

Qualifications

• Pass the SOPD II test.
• Complete Operator Training Certification program and progress to Operator II.
• 18–24 months of classroom, on‑the‑job and simulator training.

Responsibilities

• Direct outage dispatching for feeder level outages and below.
• Review outage information and dispatch field resources to restore power.
• Review, update and ensure correct outage information in OMS and DMS.
• Authorize and model HLT, Clearance, DNO and Information tags.
• Monitor DSCADA and DMS alarms and coordinate responses.
• Assist in directing restoration during large outages.
• Provide fault location analysis if not provided automatically.

Skills

SCADA

OMS

DMS

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a System Operator/Power Dispatching professional to support outage management, grid stability and restoration efforts. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing and directing field resources while ensuring accurate real‑time data across OMS, DMS and SCADA systems.

It involves critical decision making in a 24/7 environment with training toward Operator II. Candidates will participate in an extensive Operator Training Certification program, with 18–24 months of classroom,