Assistant System Operator (Lancaster)

Job Description

South Central Power Company, Ohio’s largest electric cooperative, has an immediate opening for two Assistant System Operators at our Lancaster, Ohio location.

The Assistant System Operator supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric distribution system by monitoring and analyzing system conditions, coordinating field resources, and facilitating communications between crews, employees, members, and external agencies. This position interacts with an Outage Management System (OMS), a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a Geographic Information System (GIS), an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and other related applications to support outage restoration, routine operations, and emergency response activities. The Assistant System Operator serves as a central communications resource, dispatching personnel, providing operational updates, maintaining situational awareness of field activities, and assisting with switching operations under the direction of authorized personnel. The ability to advance to System Operator within approximately two years is required. The System Operator role carries increased responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of the electric system, greater independent decision-making authority, and a corresponding increase in compensation.

Job Related Qualifications

What the job requires 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in utility operations, dispatching, system operations, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of electric distribution systems, equipment, and outage restoration practices.
• Ability to make sound decisions and remain calm during outages, storms, and emergency situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience using utility software systems such as SCADA, OMS, GIS, or AMI preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, electrical diagrams, and system information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to progress into a fully qualified System Operator role.

Miscellaneous

We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates on work visas at this time.

EEO – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

South Central Power is a drug free workplace.

Benefits Information

South Central Power offers a competitive salary and strong benefits package. Here’s a snapshot of the programs we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Workplace flexibility programs
• Full wellness program including onsite fitness facilities and wellness reimbursement
• Paid time off – helping you rest and recharge
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• A 401k plan and defined pension plan helping you achieve those retirement goals
• Life insurance programs for employee, spouse and children
• Disability insurance for peace of mind
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program – there when you need it most

We offer a competitive salary and strong benefits package, and this position is eligible for hybrid remote work after a probationary period. Apply to join our team today!