MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.
MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.
MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.
The essential job responsibilities of the Electric System Operator 1 are to monitor and control the operation of the entire electric
system transmission, distribution, substation, switching, etc., by use of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) , operate the system in a safe and relianle manner; communicate with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) under normal and emergancy conditions; monitor and maintain equipment status, system voltages, system and trasnission line magewatt (MW) and magavar(MVAR) loadings, and system frequency in full compliamce with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)reliability standards and MLGW processess and procedures.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Electric System Operator 1 role, you must:
Physical Working Conditions: Works in office under good conditions. Subject to light lifting of maps/books, eye fatigue, sitting for long periods of time, and stressful environment including constant monitoring of computer system and occasionally making trips to electric system facilities/construction sites. Shift work is requiring and work a double shift as needed.
Work Locations: OF01 Electric Sys Ops Facility 2425 Covington Pike Memphis 38128-6935
Job Posting: Jun 4, 2025, 3:21:14 PM