System Operator I

What You'll Do

• Support Reliable System Operations
• Coordinate and dispatch crews during outages and emergency events
• Maintain Critical Control Room Operations
• Serve Members and Internal Teams
• Be Part of Emergency Response

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience working in utility Industry, Public Service Industry or in a 24/7/365 control room environment

Skills/Requirements

• Proficiency with personal computers including working knowledge of current Windows operating system, including work experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate via telephone, two-way radio & email.
• Ability to apply sound reasoning and logic in the analysis of system conditions, identify existing or potential problems, and achieve prompt, effective resolution to problems.
• Ability to learn to operate the Cobb EMC Electrical Distribution System including troubleshooting and testing substation equipment, Distributed energy resources (DER), and automated field device equipment via the SCADA system.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records.
• Ability to effectively perform under pressure and in emergency situations and multiple system alarms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn the current CIS, MDM, GIS, OMS and AMI programs as well as the current Cobb EMC software for historical record keeping and reporting.
• Obtain valid Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator’s Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Successful completion of demonstrated skill assessment and written knowledge assessment for this position within one (1) year of hire.

PREFERRED

• Associates Degree in Electrical, Electronics or related field
• Experience with electrical distribution systems
• Working knowledge of SCADA and/or outage management system applications

CORE Values

• Put People First
• Think team, not self.
• Stay Safe
• Innovate
• Earn Trust
• Own It

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance premiums
• Retirement Security Pension Plan
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs
• Annual Bonus Program