Electrical Engineering Technician II or III - Power System Operator

Job Title
Electrical Engineering Technician II or III – Power System Operator
Compensation
$65/hr
Location
Spring Campus – Vantage Group
Schedule
7/7 rotating days and nights, 12-hour shifts. The schedule is expected to transition to a 14/14 rotation in the future.
Target Start Date
ASAP
Tentative End Date
One year from starting
Scope
The Electrical Engineering Technician serves as a Power System Operator responsible for the safe and reliable operation of electrical distribution and transmission systems. Working with minimal supervision in a 24-hour control-room environment, this position monitors system conditions, identifies abnormalities, initiates corrective actions, and supports service-restoration activities to optimize system performance and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities

• Operate the electrical system within established company loading and safety guidelines.
• Monitor distribution and transmission system conditions, loading, voltage levels, and equipment status.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and initiate timely corrective actions.
• Assist in directing distribution service-restoration procedures safely and efficiently.
• Communicate load abnormalities and operating conditions to field personnel.
• Monitor and respond to equipment alarms and dispatch field teams to minimize downtime and production impacts.
• Prepare work clearances for distribution lines and substation equipment to protect employees performing fieldwork.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of distribution-system events to support future operations, facility planning, system design, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete all assigned training activities.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced control-room environment.
• Remain flexible and adaptable while working rotating day and night shifts.
• Perform other duties and essential job functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least four years of power distribution or closely related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and inclusively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous power utility control-room operator experience.
• Distribution operations and/or electrical distribution field experience.
• Associate of Applied Science degree or higher in an electrically related field.
• Craft Advancement Progression Skills (CAPS) or Distribution Lineman Training (DLT) certification.
• Experience using AspenTech Monarch SCADA.