Electric System Operator
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LocationTulsa, OK
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions
Be able to quickly respond for emergency overtime
A high acceptance rate for overtime is required
Prioritize routine and emergency work to meet the needs of our internal and external customers
Clearly and precisely communicate verbal instructions using radio and telephone systems, as well as provide clear written communications through various applications
Update and maintain paper or electronic mapping systems
Provide training and leadership to dispatchers in lower grade levels
Responsible for producing and issuing switching orders for routine and emergency work involving distribution substations or lines
Operate Scada during routine and emergency switching procedures
Responsible to write operational procedures for switching substation and distribution feeders
Interface with transmission operations
Provide a leadership role in substation and distribution feeder outage recovery
Participate and assist in planning team safety meetings
Foster and maintain a positive work culture
Skills
SCADA
Job Posting End Date
11-05-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
**This is a single position posted at multiple levels. The description below is based on Electrical System Operator level. Additional skills and experience required for other levels. Successful candidate will be offered the level commensurate with skills and experience.
Responsible to safely dispatch customer outages to multiple field personnel, including analyzing outage data and accurately documenting the restoration process.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
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Prioritize routine and emergency work to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.
•
Clearly and precisely communicate verbal instructions using radio and telephone systems, as well as provide clear written communications through various applications.
•
Update and maintain paper or electronic mapping systems.
•
Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions.
•
Provide training and leadership to dispatchers in lower grade levels.
•
Responsible for producing and issuing switching orders for routine and emergency work involving distribution substations or lines.
•
Operate Scada during routine and emergency switching procedures.
•
Responsible to write operational procedures for switching substation and distribution feeders.
•
Interface with transmission operations.
•
Provide a leadership role in substation and distribution feeder outage recovery.
•
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
•
Be able to quickly respond for emergency overtime.
•
Planned, holdover and call out overtime is expected frequently.
•
A high acceptance rate for overtime is required.
•
Participate and assist in planning team safety meetings.
•
Foster and maintain a positive work culture.
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