Night-Shift Power System Operator (4on/4off)

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental coverage

Defined benefit pension

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a System Operator I to monitor, control and restore the electric grid from a 24/7 control center, ensuring safe, reliable operation of transmission and distribution systems under NERC, FERC and OECC rules. The position follows a four-days-on, four-days-off night schedule (7 pm–7 am).

A high school diploma is required, with completion of the first module of the System Operator Certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; first module of System Operator Certification within 12 months.
• Familiarity with SCADA, OMS and related control systems.
• Ability to operate under safety and regulatory requirements (NERC, OECC, FERC).

Responsibilities

• Operate radio, take trouble calls and dispatch.
• Coordinate load requirements for transmission and distribution.
• Restore service during emergencies and manage switching orders.
• Monitor system conditions and log data.
• Maintain compliance with NERC and OECC policies.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical tasks

Office software

SCADA

OMS

Radio dispatching

Education

High school diploma

System Operator Certification – Module 1

Tools

SCADA

OMS

Fleet Tracking System

Job description

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a System Operator I to monitor, control and restore the electric grid from a 24/7 control center, ensuring safe, reliable operation of transmission and distribution systems under NERC, FERC and OECC rules. The position follows a four-days-on, four-days-off night schedule (7 pm–7 am).

A high school diploma is required, with completion of the first module of the System Operator Certification within 12 months.