NERC-Certified Power Grid Dispatcher

City Utilities of Springfield

United States

On-site

USD 96,000 - 144,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Recruitment allowance

Job summary

City Utilities of Springfield seeks a Power System Dispatcher to monitor and control the electric grid, ensuring reliability and safety. You will operate the EMS, coordinate with field crews, and maintain logs and reports.

The role requires NERC BIT certification and experience in generation/transmission operations, with rotating 12-hour shifts and potential relocation support. Relocation assistance may be offered; a recruitment allowance is possible depending on circumstances and the final

Qualifications

  • Education: High school graduation; a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field is required.
  • Experience: 2+ years in power generation, transmission, or distribution operation preferred.
  • Certification: NERC System Operator Certification at BIT level required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate EMS to maintain reliability and manage power system conditions.
  • Monitor and control transmission and load to meet system needs.
  • Coordinate with field personnel and Reliability Coordinator (SPP) for outages and switching.
  • Ensure adherence to NERC standards and company policies.
  • Prepare and maintain operation logs and monthly reports.

Skills

NERC Standards
Power system operation
Analytical skills
Customer service
Team coordination
Safety conscious
Cybersecurity awareness
Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree required
Power systems coursework
BIT Operator certification (NERC)

Tools

Energy Management System (EMS)
Microsoft Office
Enterprise software
AI-powered applications

Job description

City Utilities of Springfield seeks a Power System Dispatcher to monitor and control the electric grid, ensuring reliability and safety. You will operate the EMS, coordinate with field crews, and maintain logs and reports.

The role requires NERC BIT certification and experience in generation/transmission operations, with rotating 12-hour shifts and potential relocation support. Relocation assistance may be offered; a recruitment allowance is possible depending on circumstances and the final

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