Operator Readiness & Training Advisor

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 148,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401k plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

MISO, which manages the electricity grid across the Central U.S., seeks an Operator Readiness Advisor to design and run desk-specific training from onboarding through desk certification, collaborating with trainees, SMEs, and Operations leaders to drive readiness.

You will monitor progress, identify readiness gaps, and continuously improve learning experiences to prepare operators for real-world operating conditions. Compensation varies by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in reliability coordination, generation and interchange, balancing or dispatch.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with NERC, FERC or similar compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead desk 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 lessons learned into training content and simulations.

Skills

Reliability coordination

Generation & interchange

Balancing & dispatch

Control room operations

NERC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MISO, which manages the electricity grid across the Central U.S., seeks an Operator Readiness Advisor to design and run desk-specific training from onboarding through desk certification, collaborating with trainees, SMEs, and Operations leaders to drive readiness.

You will monitor progress, identify readiness gaps, and continuously improve learning experiences to prepare operators for real-world operating conditions. Compensation varies by experience and qualifications.