System Operator

System Operator Clark County

REMC - 4.0

Sellersburg, IN Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $78,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Emergency utilities outage response Outage restoration Distribution switchgear Responding to infrastructure failures Safety training program participation as safety practice Safety regulations Utility electrical systems Staff scheduling IT system monitoring Electrical switchgear Team scheduling Energy control procedures Mid-level Industrial electrical systems Electrical safety procedures Dispatching Alarm monitoring software Maintenance task scheduling System testing Resource scheduling coordination Instrumentation commissioning Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Outage management systems Distribution substations Equipment testing Safety procedures for high-voltage work Commissioning phase involvement Cybersecurity 4 years Associate's degree Full Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The System Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating the electric distribution system through the

SCADA/OMS

platform to ensure safe, reliable service. This position coordinates switching and restoration activities, creates daily schedules for contractors and in-house crews, maintains accurate system status, and communicates system conditions to field crews, operations leadership, and other stakeholders in accordance with established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitor distribution system conditions using SCADA, OMS, and related tools; identify abnormal conditions, alarms, and outages and take appropriate actions per established procedures. Perform remote switching operations as authorized, including opening/closing breakers, reclosers, regulators and switches, and placing equipment in/out of service in accordance with switching orders, safety rules, and applicable regulations. Create, review, and execute switching orders; coordinate clearances, tags, and lockout/tagout activities with field personnel and other operators to protect employees, the public, and system equipment. Serve as the communication hub during outages and system disturbances by dispatching crews, tracking restoration progress, updating system status, and providing timely information to internal staff. Create and maintain the daily work schedule for line and service crews; coordinate assignments, priorities, and changes based on system conditions, planned work, outages, and resource availability. Assist members with questions or problems pertaining to their service including outage calls. Maintain accurate real-time system configurations, device status', and outage information in the

OMS/SCADA

environment; document switching, clearances, and significant events. Respond to after-hours calls for outages, alarms, and operational issues in accordance with on-call expectations; support storm response and restoration activities as needed. Recognize and escalate cyber-security or system integrity concerns (e.g., unusual alarms, access anomalies, communications failures) per cooperative protocols. Assist with testing, commissioning, and verification of SCADA points, control schemes, and communications for new or upgraded equipment; report discrepancies for correction. Participate in drills, training, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, reliability, and operational readiness.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Technical Degree required; associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in electrical systems, power systems, industrial controls, instrumentation, or related field preferred. Four (4) years of experience in electric utility operations, dispatching, SCADA operations, substation/distribution operations, or related field preferred (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Ability to obtain and maintain required safety qualifications and complete applicable switching/clearance training. Working knowledge of distribution system equipment and operating practices; familiarity with NESC, OSHA, and utility safety practices preferred. Applicant Tracking Software by

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