Balancing Authority System Operator I, II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Balancing Authority (BA) System Operator is responsible for the safe and reliable real-time monitoring and operation of Black Hills Energy's (BHE) Balancing Authority area. The BA System Operator is responsible for maintaining BHE's generation, load, interchange, and frequency balance, ensuring accurate transmission scheduling and compliance with applicable energy market protocols. This position works a 12-hour shift comprised of day and/or night shifts, weekends, and holidays according to a given schedule.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Level I: $71,100 - $106,600

Level II: $84,600 - $126,900

Senior: $94,800 - $156,250

Reporting Relationship: Balancing Authority Supervisor

Location: Our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota

Essential Functions:

Additional Responsibilities:

What Is Required:

All Levels:

Level I:

Level II:

Senior:

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.