Power Dispatch Supervisor – Grid & Plant Operations

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government is seeking a supervisory electrical dispatcher to oversee load balancing and switching of power across plant and drainage systems. The role requires advanced skills in dispatching power, with duties including supervisory tasks and remote switching as needed.

The position involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires a valid driver's license and completion of the MGMT 830 leadership course.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Seven years of utility experience with power distribution.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Completion of Civil Service's Leadership (MGMT 830) course.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory and advanced skilled electrical work in dispatching power to plant and drainage operations.
• Balance load and switch power sources, manually or remotely.
• Shift assignments including nights, weekends and holidays; and related work as required.

Skills

Power distribution

Load balancing

Power switching

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Leadership MGMT 830 course

Job description

City of New Orleans Government is seeking a supervisory electrical dispatcher to oversee load balancing and switching of power across plant and drainage systems. The role requires advanced skills in dispatching power, with duties including supervisory tasks and remote switching as needed.

The position involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires a valid driver's license and completion of the MGMT 830 leadership course.