Power Grid Dispatcher

Pigeon River Consulting; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pigeon River Consulting in Houston, TX is seeking a Power Grid Dispatcher for a contract, on-site role. You will monitor grid operations, coordinate load distribution, and ensure reliable electricity delivery across assigned networks.

You will analyze real-time data, respond to disturbances, execute switching orders, and communicate with field crews and partners while maintaining thorough logs and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Power system monitoring, load management, and grid control operations.
• Experience with incident response, outage coordination, and safe switching procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, use SCADA or similar control systems, and maintain precise records.
• Strong communication and collaboration with field crews, operations teams, and external partners.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Experience in utility operations, grid dispatching, or power plant control rooms is beneficial.
• Technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering or power systems is beneficial; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor real-time grid operations and load distribution.
• Respond to grid disturbances and support incident restoration.
• Execute switching orders and coordinate with field crews and partners.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and comply with regulatory procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to optimize grid performance and ensure documentation is complete.

Conocimientos

Power system monitoring

Load management

Grid control operations

SCADA systems

Incident response

Outage coordination

Communication with field crews

Regulatory compliance awareness

Analytical problem solving

Electrical engineering knowledge

Educación

Technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering / power systems

Herramientas

SCADA software

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Pigeon River Consulting provides scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions that keep business networks stable and reliable. The company specializes in network architecture, firewall hardening, compliance readiness, and cloud infrastructure. By focusing on resilience and security, Pigeon River Consulting helps organizations ensure their technology backbone can support growth and evolving operational needs. The team partners closely with clients to assess current systems, design improvements, and implement solutions that protect critical data and services.

Role Description

The Power Grid Dispatcher at Pigeon River Consulting is a contract, on-site role based in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for monitoring power grid operations, coordinating load distribution, and ensuring reliable and safe electricity delivery across assigned networks. The dispatcher will analyze real-time data, respond to grid disturbances, execute switching orders, and communicate with field crews, utility partners, and internal stakeholders. Daily tasks include managing system alarms, updating operational logs, following established protocols and regulatory procedures, and supporting incident response and restoration efforts. The role also involves collaborating with engineering and IT teams to optimize grid performance and maintain accurate documentation of all operational activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in power system monitoring, load management, and grid control operations.
• Candidates should possess skills in incident response, outage coordination, and safe switching procedures.
• Candidates should possess skills in interpreting technical diagrams, using SCADA or similar control systems, and maintaining precise operational records.
• Candidates should possess skills in communication and collaboration with field crews, operations teams, and external partners.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Relevant experience in utility operations, grid dispatching, or power plant control room environments is beneficial.
• A technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or a related field is beneficial; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices is beneficial.