Powerhouse Dispatcher & Shift Supervisor

MWRD; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks an Electrical Operator II to work rotating shifts and operate the remote control switchboard, regulating power generation and the Waterway flow under dispatcher directions.

The role supervises staff, performs plant switching, and ensures system reliability, safety, and adherence to procedures. Graduation from high school and seven years' electrical operating experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and seven years of experience in electrical operating work.
• Substitution: Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Promotional Requirement: One year of service with the District as an Electrical Operator II.
• Civil service status as an Electrical Operator II.

Responsibilities

• Operate remote control switchboard and regulate the flow of the Chicago Waterway system.
• Start, synchronize, transferring, switching and controlling generators, turbines and exciters.
• Direct personnel to operate high voltage circuit breaker and equipment; post hold cards.
• Read indications on meters and record data; perform calculations for flow rates and generator output.
• Direct staff to regulate electrical power equipment; advise System Dispatcher of conditions.
• Assign, supervise and review work; ensure policy compliance; address complaints/grievances.
• Handle incoming calls and route to appropriate personnel.
• May perform housekeeping in high voltage rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical power operations

Synchronous motors knowledge

Safety practices

Reading circuit diagrams

Reading electrical meters

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Seven years of electrical operating experience

Tools

Electrical meters

Single-line diagrams

Job description

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks an Electrical Operator II to work rotating shifts and operate the remote control switchboard, regulating power generation and the Waterway flow under dispatcher directions.

The role supervises staff, performs plant switching, and ensures system reliability, safety, and adherence to procedures. Graduation from high school and seven years' electrical operating experience are required.