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Electric System Operator Contract Jobs (NOW HIRING)

System Operator Under limited direction, the System Operator controls and operates the Company ... Direct all actions for the safety and reliability of the electric grid, including field crews ...

Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Operates the electric system, under the immediate supervision of the Shift Manager, Sr. Transmission System Operator and Transmission System Operator II, ...

... the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions - Perform critical ... Operator and NERC Transmission Operator/Reliability Coordinator certifications - Maintains ...

System Operator I

Nashville, TN · On-site

$49.50/hr

NASHVILLE ELECTRIC SERVICE NOTICE OF VACANCIES SYSTEM OPERATOR I-TRAINEE (Current openings are in the System Operations Section of the Power System Operations Department) 1. Minimum Certification ...

Transmission System Operator - P

Akron, OH · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

System Operators prepare and coordinate switching procedures for routine and emergency work on the electric system and communicate this information to field crews. Entry level Transmission System ...

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How much do electric system operator contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for electric system operator contract in the United States is $32.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Electric System Operator jobs? The most popular types of Electric System Operator jobs are:
Electric System Dispatcher (Powerhouse Operator)

Electric System Dispatcher (Powerhouse Operator)

City of Ketchikan

Ketchikan, AK • On-site

$58.17/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

ELECTRIC SYSTEM DISPATCHER(POWERHOUSE OPERATOR) 2 POSITITONS - Monitors and operates an electric system on an assigned shift including operating and coordinating hydroelectric and diesel generators. Maintains system security and operates the system in a safe, reliable, and economical manner with the aid of computerized Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and performs duties to ensure correct machine performance is maintained. Two years of experience in electric utility operations or maintenance of an electric power system. $58.17/per hour, position is open until filled.