Operator - II, III or Senior

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

Compensation Information

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Join our team as a Power System Operator!

We’re seeking Power System Operators who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to support the reliable, real-time operation of a dynamic bulk electric system. Operators play a critical role in managing grid reliability, customer coordination, and ensuring compliance with the SPP Transmission Tariff and ancillary services markets. This position requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment under pressure, and a commitment to continuous learning. Operators rotate through several desks with distinct but interconnected responsibilities: Real-time Balancing Market (RTBM) and Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) or Balancing Coordinator (BC) or Reliability Coordination (RC)

Operators are required to work a rotating shift, and this adds to the inherent stress/fatigue associated with operating a dynamic power system.

On a continuous around-the-clock basis, the Operator has responsibility for the following:

What We’re Looking For

Professional Certification Requirements

Preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 5%)

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

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