Emergency Grid Dispatch Operator I

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

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a critical role in grid reliability and outage management. You will monitor and manage outage events, coordinate field resources, and ensure real-time information is captured to support fast restoration at the feeder level and below.

Working with the Grid Management team, you will model OMS/DMS, issue safety tags, and support 24/7 operations. A strong test for SOPD II is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Direct outage dispatching for feeder level outages and below and assist with substation outages. Review outage information and dispatch resources to restore power; update OMS/DMS models.
• Authorize, record and model in OMS/DMS: HLTs, Clearance tags, DNO tags, Information tags; supervise switching activities for accurate distribution model.
• Monitor DSCADA and DMS systems, remotely operate breakers, reclosers, and regulators; assess alarms and coordinate appropriate response.
• Assist in directing restoration for large outages and develop emergency switching orders to isolate faults and restore power.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Technical aptitude

Distribution systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a critical role in grid reliability and outage management. You will monitor and manage outage events, coordinate field resources, and ensure real-time information is captured to support fast restoration at the feeder level and below.

Working with the Grid Management team, you will model OMS/DMS, issue safety tags, and support 24/7 operations. A strong test for SOPD II is required for consideration.