Distribution Grid Operations Specialist

CenterPoint Energy; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits start day one

Transit subsidies

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Distribution System Operations Specialist in Indiana to support real-time electric distribution operations and emergency restoration. You will develop switching schedules for planned work clearances and isolate faults while minimizing customer interruptions.

This role requires adapting to emergencies, coordinating with Electric Field Operations and Transmission System Operations, and maintaining situational awareness via SCADA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical field preferred, or relevant job-related experience for non-degree candidates.
• 2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong math skills and ability to make complex operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
• Efficiently dispatches trouble orders daily across multiple areas.
• Restore electric service in a safe and timely manner.
• Coordinate outage restoration activities with Electric Field Operations and Transmission System Operations.
• Write safe and orderly switching schedules and execute them with clear communication.
• Maintain real-time situational awareness using SCADA.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SCADA

Dispatch software

Job description

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Distribution System Operations Specialist in Indiana to support real-time electric distribution operations and emergency restoration. You will develop switching schedules for planned work clearances and isolate faults while minimizing customer interruptions.

This role requires adapting to emergencies, coordinating with Electric Field Operations and Transmission System Operations, and maintaining situational awareness via SCADA.