Distribution System Operator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Connexus Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our team as Supervisor, System Operations. The Supervisor, System Operations directs the system operations team in controlling and monitoring of the company’s distribution system to maximize safety, efficiency, and reliability. This role takes ownership of service interruptions and supervises the service restoration process to ensure our member’s power is restored, using the tools available in the Control Center, as quickly and safely as possible. This position leads a continually staffed 24x7x365 Control Center and must be able to respond to staffing situations and/or significant distribution system events at any and all hours.

Compensation:

The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $115,000 to $150,885 annually. The final compensation offered is based on the candidate’s experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 10% of annual earnings based on company performance.

In this position, you will:

• Provide day-to-day work direction and leadership to System Operators to ensure high accuracy, quality, and efficiency in areas of safety, coordinating and documenting outage restoration, switching, radio operation, and member service.
• Administer and update department training programs to develop employees and ensure a high level of employee competence and confidence in the operation of complex operational systems.
• Provide supervision during normal and escalated operations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Electrical Utility Network.
• Perform day-to-day leadership responsibilities including creating work schedules, approving timecards and time off, administering performance reviews, provide regular performance feedback, recruiting, department financial planning, and lead team through Connexus Energy's cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Connexus Energy leadership, Employee Services and union representatives to administer practices in accordance with union contract language, respond to day-to-day questions and act as a contact during contract negotiations.

Need to have:

• Associates degree in a related field
• Five or more years’ experience in engineering, construction, or operations for an electric distribution utility
• Three or more years distribution Control Center operation knowledge and experience

Knowledge of:

• Distribution electric system operation, electrical theory, and apparatus and equipment
• National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA)
• Geographic Information System (GIS) and other complex electrical distribution software systems
• Outage Management System (OMS) processes and procedure

Pre-Employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 150,000 residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.