System Operator

Coast Electric Power Association • Kiln, MS

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Coast Electric is accepting internal and external applications for the position of System Operator. The System Operator monitors and controls the electric distribution system for the Control Center to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position is responsible for responding to outages, coordinating field personnel, and managing system controls through SCADA and related technologies. This role requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Mississippi driver's license, required
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available for call-back work as needed
• Strong decision making, multitasking, problem-solving, and effective verbal communication
• Effective verbal communication skills (telephone and radio)
• Ability to interpret technical documents, maps, and system data
• Demonstrated commitment to safety policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electrical utility operations or control center environment
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
• Experience with SCADA, outage management systems, or GIS

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate electrical distribution systems using SCADA and related systems
• Respond to outages and system abnormalities by dispatching appropriate personnel
• Perform switching procedures, including lockout / tagout and hotline tag protocols
• Coordinate system operations during maintenance, emergencies, and storm restoration
• Receive, document, and relay internal and external communications regarding outages and service requests
• Generate, process, and manage work orders and outage tickets
• Maintain logs, reports, and operational documentation
• Verify system performance and support outage management, GIS, CIS systems
• Provide member service support related to service orders and restoration efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees