System Operator Apprentice — 24/7 SCADA & Grid Safety

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Palmyra (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Two retirement plans

Employer-paid life insurance for you,/

Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid

AirMedCare membership for household

Payroll-deductible supplemental life/A

Job summary

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) in Palmyra, Missouri, seeks a System Operator to operate the electric transmission system via SCADA across Missouri and Iowa. The role requires rotating shifts in a 24/7 control room, and residency within 45 minutes of Palmyra.

NERC certification or enrollment in an apprenticeship may apply. Applicants may be considered for an Apprentice-level position; on-the-job training will be tailored by Northeast Power.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Prefer a two (2) year technical degree in electrical engineering or related technology
• NERC Certified System Operator Reliability Certification (RC) or Transmission Operator (TO) Certification required (or must be obtained within one year of hire)
• Five (5) years of related experience preferred, or completion of Northeast Power’s Apprentice System Operator Program
• Experience with SCADA systems, breaker operations, voltage control and outage coordination
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain composure during high‑pressure situations and multitask with accuracy

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, analyzing and controlling the electric transmission system using SCADA
• Coordinating and executing switching orders, outage schedules and system protection procedures(lock-out/tagout)
• Creating personal protection zones for crews, issuing operating instructions and directing restoration efforts
• Performing system studies to maintain power grid reliability and prevent overloads
• Logging and maintaining records of system activity, including outages, breaker operations, weather and security checks
• Managing after-hours calls from MDCs, resolving outages and dispatching service personnel
• Reporting and coordinating response to emergencies such as oil spills, security alerts or Mayday events

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Safety-focused

24/7 control room endurance

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree in electrical engineering or related technology

Tools

SCADA systems

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) in Palmyra, Missouri, seeks a System Operator to operate the electric transmission system via SCADA across Missouri and Iowa. The role requires rotating shifts in a 24/7 control room, and residency within 45 minutes of Palmyra.

NERC certification or enrollment in an apprenticeship may apply. Applicants may be considered for an Apprentice-level position; on-the-job training will be tailored by Northeast Power.