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FirstEnergy Corp.

Transmission System Operator I

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers. From the ... the electrical grid and develop contingency plans to curtail potentially dangerous and costly ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission System Operator - P

Akron, OH

$18 - $21.75/hr

... Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers. From the ... the electrical grid and develop contingency plans to curtail potentially dangerous and costly ...

FirstEnergy Corp.

Transmission System Operator - P

Akron, OH · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

... Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers. From the ... the electrical grid and develop contingency plans to curtail potentially dangerous and costly ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission System Operator I

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers. From the ... the electrical grid and develop contingency plans to curtail potentially dangerous and costly ...

Globenet Telecom

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Electrical Transmission, Distribution & Substation Supervisor

Weleetka, OK · On-site

$50 - $90/hr

Electrical Transmission, Distribution & Substation Supervisor Position Summary GlobeNetUSA is ... Supervise electricians, equipment operators, laborers, apprentices, and subcontractors. * Conduct ...

Evergy

Jr Transmission System Oper

Topeka, KS · On-site

$71/hr

Jr Transmission System Operator REQUISITION : TRA010C DEPARTMENT : Transmission System Operations ... The preferred candidate will possess 5 or more years of electrical utility experience in field ...

Evergy

Jr Transmission System Oper

Topeka, KS · On-site

$71/hr

Jr Transmission System Operator REQUISITION : TRA010C DEPARTMENT : Transmission System Operations ... The preferred candidate will possess 5 or more years of electrical utility experience in field ...

Evergy

Jr Transmission System Oper

Topeka, KS · On-site

$71/hr

Jr Transmission System Operator REQUISITION : TRA010C DEPARTMENT : Transmission System Operations ... The preferred candidate will possess 5 or more years of electrical utility experience in field ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical transmission operator in the United States is $103,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Chief Electric Transmission Operator

Cleveland, OH • On-site

City of Cleveland
1 - 10 employees
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$48.29/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

City Of Cleveland (Ohio) rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Description Chief Electric Transmission Operator Examples of Duties Performs the daily operations of a system operator in charge of a shift. Prepares detailed shift reports concerning shift activities, electric troubles, and actions taken. Monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer screens and reports alarms and/or unusual occurrences.

Supervises Junior and Senior Electric Switchboard Operators and trains new Operators as needed. Checks accuracy of log sheet, station curve sheet, and calculation for KW hour output (night shift). Supervises the operation of CPP's electrical system during normal and emergency situations.

Handles telephone and radio communications as needed. Operates gas turbines, SCADA, and other control equipment. Obtains and maintains any certifications or licenses which may be required by the following organizations or their successors: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability First Corporation (RFC), PJM Interconnection (PJM), or other industry or governmental authority.

Performs other job-related duties as required, including compliance with all applicable NERC and RFC reliability standards and PJM Business Manuals. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Four years of responsible full-time paid experience operating utility, industry, or military advanced electrical control equipment required.

(Substitution: One year of college education in a relevant technical field may be substituted for each year of experience lacking, up to two years.) Supervisory experience is preferred. In order to function as a transmission system operator, must hold at least one of the following current NERC certifications: Reliability Operator (RC); Balancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator (BT); or Transmission Operator (TO). Must hold a current Transmission System Operator PJM certification

Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Supplemental Information The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change.

All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

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