Position: System Operations Manager (Assistant)
Location: Eastern Missouri
Salary: $110,000-$125,000
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision – PTO – 401k w/ match – Additional pension plan – Life insurance – STD, LTD, etc.
Relocation assistance: Yes, this position is eligible for relocation assistance
Why work here: This position is open due to promotion and with a company that has been around for over 75 years. They have excellent company culture, small town with great school districts and excellent tenure within the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will operate the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that monitors the electric transmission system from 12.5 kV up to 345 kV in Missouri and Iowa. This position will maintain a high level of communication with field personnel regarding routine activities, as well as emergency power outages, during both day and evening hours. In addition, you will:

• Document, maintain and coordinate activities as assigned such as approve employee timesheets, schedule coverage for shift work and leave time for the department, coordinate scheduled outages and review switching orders
• Contribute to the development of procedures for department processes as well as develop and administer department training
• Perform SCADA maintenance and site commissioning
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations in the absence of the System Operator Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for someone who has the innate ability to exercise independent judgement and work in emergency situations with speed and accuracy. This role requires a safety-conscience, detail-oriented individual who has a thorough knowledge of electrical power systems. In addition, we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Two-year technical degree in electrical engineering or related technology preferred
• NERC Transmission Operator Certification, or higher, required
• Minimum 4 years related experience or System Operator; Possess a thorough understanding of 69 kV and 161 kV electric transmission and substation systems
• Experience operating the SCADA system for switching, isolating problems, breakers, motor operated line switches, raising and lowering voltages
• Highly analytical and resourceful with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced with personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Planner, SharePoint, Power Apps and Power BI

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Two-year technical degree in electrical engineering or related technology preferred
• NERC Transmission Operator Certification, or higher, required
• Minimum 4 years related experience or System Operator; Possess a thorough understanding of 69 kV and 161 kV electric transmission and substation systems
• Experience operating the SCADA system for switching, isolating problems, breakers, motor operated line switches, raising and lowering voltages
• Highly analytical and resourceful with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced with personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Planner, SharePoint, Power Apps and Power B