System Operator / Apprentice

Northeast Power • MO

65d

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for a System Operator at the Palmyra, Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. This is an hourly position and requires residency within 45 minutes of the Palmyra headquarters. The control room is staffed 24/7 and work is performed within a secure, confined area. Only applicants able to work rotating shift work, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays should apply. Candidates will be required to hold or obtain a NERC System Operator Certification and complete on-the-job training tailored by Northeast Power. Candidates without prior System Operator experience may be considered and, if selected, will be enrolled in an apprenticeship program lasting up to 60 months, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Prefer a two (2) year technical degree in electrical engineering or related technology
• North American Electric Reliability Corporation (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 Member-Distribution Cooperatives (MDCs), resolving outages and dispatching service personnel
• Reporting and coordinating response to emergencies such as oil spills, security alerts or Mayday events

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage – Medical, dental and vision insurance to support your health and wellness.
• Strong financial future – Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.
• Family protection – Employer-paid life insurance for employee, spouse and child, plus long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life balance – Generous vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Peace of mind on the go – Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.
• Flexible options – Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees