Operator Readiness Lead — Training & Certification

MISO; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 162,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick time

Safe time

Job summary

MISO in the Central U.S. seeks a Senior Operator Readiness Advisor to manage desk-specific training from onboarding to desk certification.

You will work with trainees, SMEs and Operations leaders to develop and facilitate training, monitor progress and close readiness gaps, preparing operators for real-world conditions. Base salary ranges from $162,000 to $187,000 USD per year with eligibility for an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in reliability coordination, generation & interchange, balancing & dispatch, or related control room operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Familiarity with NERC, FERC, or similar compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead desk‑specific onboarding, OJT, and qualification programs
• Develop and facilitate cohort‑based training and readiness activities
• Track trainee progress and address learning gaps
• Partner with Operations leadership and SMEs to improve training effectiveness
• Incorporate operational lessons learned into continuous learning training content and simulations

Skills

Reliability coordination

Training coaching

Operations leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

MISO in the Central U.S. seeks a Senior Operator Readiness Advisor to manage desk-specific training from onboarding to desk certification.

You will work with trainees, SMEs and Operations leaders to develop and facilitate training, monitor progress and close readiness gaps, preparing operators for real-world conditions. Base salary ranges from $162,000 to $187,000 USD per year with eligibility for an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k and paid time off.