Distribution Control Operator I — Grid Reliability

Great Lakes Energy; Boyne City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Great Lakes Energy in Boyne City, MI seeks a Distribution System Operator I to monitor and operate the electric distribution system, coordinate outage restoration, and support emergency response. The role uses SCADA, OMS, and AMI technologies and requires an associate degree with at least two years of related experience.

Join a member-owned utility serving 128,000 meters, focused on reliability and safety, with a rotating schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related utility operations discipline.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system conditions using SCADA, OMS, and AMI applications.
• Coordinate switching activities, outages, and routine system operations with field personnel.
• Dispatch field resources and support fault location and restoration during outages or emergencies.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Safety-conscious

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

SCADA

OMS

AMI

Job description

Great Lakes Energy in Boyne City, MI seeks a Distribution System Operator I to monitor and operate the electric distribution system, coordinate outage restoration, and support emergency response. The role uses SCADA, OMS, and AMI technologies and requires an associate degree with at least two years of related experience.

Join a member-owned utility serving 128,000 meters, focused on reliability and safety, with a rotating schedule including evenings and weekends.