Senior System Operations & Dispatch Lead

Farmers Electric Cooperative; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement pension plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Farmers Electric Cooperative in Texas is seeking a System Operations Supervisor to oversee dispatch, system communications, and outage response, ensuring reliable power for our members. The role coordinates field crews, on-call rotations, and compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

You will lead a team, analyze grid data via SCADA/OMS, and maintain diagrams and logs for PUC, NRECA, and ERCOT reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in utility or cooperative environment.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred and may substitute for experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for high-stress environments.
• Knowledge of SCADA, OMS, and switching procedures is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license and knowledge of safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise system operators and coordinate switching operations to maintain continuous, reliable power distribution.
• Process outage calls, direct response crews, and ensure compliance with Emergency Operations Plan.
• Use SCADA and OMS to monitor grid conditions, analyze outage data, and operate equipment remotely.
• Oversee daily logs, power system diagrams, and system map updates for regulatory reporting.
• Manage Texas 811 locate requests and communicate with field crews and members.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate operations personnel for productivity and growth.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Leadership

Under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

SCADA

OMS

Crystal Reports

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Farmers Electric Cooperative in Texas is seeking a System Operations Supervisor to oversee dispatch, system communications, and outage response, ensuring reliable power for our members. The role coordinates field crews, on-call rotations, and compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

You will lead a team, analyze grid data via SCADA/OMS, and maintain diagrams and logs for PUC, NRECA, and ERCOT reporting.