System Operator I

NASHVILLE ELECTRIC SERVICE

NOTICE OF VACANCIES

SYSTEM OPERATOR I-TRAINEE

(Current openings are in the System Operations Section of the Power System Operations Department)

1. Minimum Certification Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology from an accredited institution is required.

No experience is required.

• Employees must not have a positive drug or alcohol test result within the past 12 months prior to a job posting.
• Employees must not have any disciplinary actions that include suspension without pay within the past 12 months prior to the job posting. The disciplinary action date is defined as the first day of suspension.
• Employees must have a "2.5" overall job performance on their last performance appraisal.
• Employees must have taken and passed the most recent Safety Manual Test to certify for any job that would be a promotion.

2. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

a. Assist and learn how to de-energize, clear, and tag lines and equipment with proper "hold" or "caution" orders for maintenance or new construction. Assist and learn how to inspect substations, report faulty equipment, and maintain daily logs of work activities.

b. Assist and learn to monitor and control the flow of power through the electric system using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) and Outage Management Systems (OMS). Learn to analyze systems to restore interrupted power and to ensure safe, efficient, and economical operations of the electric system.

c. Assist and learn how to operate substation and line equipment under normal and adverse weather conditions to maintain system integrity and protect persons working on equipment or lines.

d. Assist and learn how to read metering devices, check protective relays for targets and station alarms. Assist and learn how to troubleshoot and restore power due to equipment failure or weather related outages.

e. Communicate with employees, customers, and other entities through personal contact, telephone, radio, writing or electronic means to provide information or to answer questions related to the area of responsibility.

f. Complete training program for System Operator I, including written material and/or on job training.

g. Assist and learn to work with other operating sections to perform high voltage switching to isolate and test protective equipment.

h. Assist and learn how to read and use substation drawings and/or equipment manuals when operating equipment. Update various reports, maps, drawings, logs and/or other systems as necessary.

i. Perform work in a safe manner to protect employees, the public, and property.

3. Working Conditions

The working environment of this job includes physical surroundings that are undesirable. There is regular of extreme exposure to multiple disagreeable elements or hazards. This job demands moderate physical effort. Regularly moves or lifts medium weight objects (15 to 40 pounds). Frequently walks or stands for significant periods. May require recurring bending, crouching, stretching or reaching.

4. Additional Requirements

Note: The selection process for this position will involve behavioral interviews.

Subject to shift work and 24-hour call.

5. Special Licensing and Certification

Must have a valid Class D driver's license from state of residence in accordance with state law.

Must be able to pass a physical abilities test.

NOTE:

The current Minimum rate is $35.03 per hour, and the Maximum rate is $49.50 per hour.

Applications must be submitted online and the deadline date for submittal is June 15th. If you have any questions, please call the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Office at Ext. 3676.

The statements in this job description are not an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills. Other duties may be added or deleted and this description may be amended at any time. Perform other related duties as required.

DATE: May 14, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.