Grid Dispatch & Outage Controller I

Duke Energy Corporation; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Plainfield, Indiana, seeks a DCC Operator II to monitor, analyze, and manage outage events across the distribution system. You will work with OMS, DMS, and SCADA, directing field resources to restore power and maintain an accurate distribution model.

This 24/7 role requires passing SOPD II tests and completing Operator Training Certification to advance to Operator II. On-site work with rotating shifts and on-call duties support critical grid operations.

Qualifications

• Required: High-school Diploma/GED.
• Preferred: Associate degree.
• Preferred: Previous Operator experience.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: good written and verbal communications skills; ability to work with diverse teams; demonstrated computer and technical aptitude; knowledge of distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct outage dispatching for feeder level outages and below; review outage information and dispatch field resources to restore power; ensure outage information is modeled in OMS and DMS; maintain accurate distribution model.
• Authorize, record and model in OMS/DMS: HLT, Clearance, DNO, and Information tags; supervise switching activities for MW optimization.

Skills

Previous Operator experience

Education

High-school Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation in Plainfield, Indiana, seeks a DCC Operator II to monitor, analyze, and manage outage events across the distribution system. You will work with OMS, DMS, and SCADA, directing field resources to restore power and maintain an accurate distribution model.

This 24/7 role requires passing SOPD II tests and completing Operator Training Certification to advance to Operator II. On-site work with rotating shifts and on-call duties support critical grid operations.