<p>Starting Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $148,000.00 - position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.</p> <p>At MISO, we ensure electricity flows reliably to over 45 million people across the Central U.S. As a System Operator, you'll be at the heart of that mission, helping maintain the safe, reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System while working closely with other operators to resolve transmission congestion and manage risks around the clock.</p> <p>Why this role is exciting:</p> <ul> <li>Continuously analyze dynamic data, models, and system conditions, making adjustments that directly impact grid stability </li><li>Collaborate with a talented team of professionals, contributing insights to improve processes and enhance system reliability </li><li>Gain hands-on experience and grow your expertise through simulation exercises, on-the-job training, and NERC certification, preparing you to make critical decisions in real time </li><li>Every day, your work helps ensure safe, reliable electricity delivery to millions of people </li></ul> <p>In your first year as a System Operator, success will look like:</p> <ul> <li>Exercising independent judgment and critical thinking in complex, unplanned scenarios </li><li>Demonstrating situational awareness and decisiveness in high-pressure situations </li><li>Effectively communicating and coordinating with your team to ensure safe, reliable operations </li></ul> <p>We're looking for professionals who have:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or other related field OR at least 8 years relevant work experience equivalency in lieu of a degree </li><li>Four or more years in electric utility operations or transmission service environment </li><li>Experience in one or more of the following: electrical engineering, generation system dispatch, transmission system operations, merchant operations, generation operational planning, power accounting, distribution system operations, control center operations, energy market operations, system planning, reliability engineering, or SCADA/EMS system management </li><li>Either a current NERC/RC Certification, or the ability to obtain certification through on-the-job training and simulation/board certification </li><li>A proven ability to analyze, prioritize, and act decisively in real-time operations, demonstrating situational awareness, critical thinking, independent judgment, and effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders, while contributing to continuous process improvements and maintaining high standards of reliability and professionalism </li></ul> <p>Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.</p> <p>See what MISO is all about!</p> <p>MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.</p> <p>At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, available on your first day of employment.</p> <p>For more info about MISO, check out our video</p> <p>MISO, What We Do</p> <p>If you're passionate about problem-solving, collaboration, and making an impact on millions of lives, we want you on our team. Apply today for this great opportunity to help us keep the lights on!</p> <p>#DiscoverMISO #LifeatMISO #MISOCareers</p> <p>#LI-DH1</p> <p>#LI-ONSITE</p>