OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a System Operator to join the Transmission, Substation & System Protection division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.
We are looking for a NERC Certified System Operator to monitor and operate the transmission and distribution system for OUC to meet the electric load of the Florida Municipal Power Pool. The ideal candidate will have an above average understanding of math and electric theory along with excellent communication skills to coordinate and schedule available resources alongside other utilities and marketers.
This position offers a 24-hour rotating schedule of (4) four days (6 am-6 pm) on, followed by (4) four days off with a rotation to nights (6 pm- 6 am) every (2) months.
OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.
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The ideal candidate will have:
- Associates Degree in a technical area required - may substitute equivalent experience (two years)
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility operations or military utility operations in power plant, substation, transmission or electronic related field. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience if do not possess degree.
- Be able to pass the NERC Certification Exam within 6 months.
- Extensive specialized training (equivalent to 2 years college) with emphasis on math, science and computer skills.
- Must accrue annual NERC continuing education hours to retain required NERC certification
OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:
- Competitive compensation
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
- OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
- Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
- Access to family-oriented recreational areas
- Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
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Salary Range: $48.945 - $70.071 Hourly - commensurate with experience
Location: 6003 Pershing Ave., Orlando, FL 32822
Please see below a complete Job description for this position.
Job Purpose:
Coordinate interchange with other utilities and marketers. Coordinate and schedule available resources and generation to meet the electric load of the Florida Municipal Power Pool. Monitor and operate the transmission and distribution system for OUC.
Primary Functions:
- Coordinate and schedule interchange with other electric utilities and marketers
- Maintain hourly and daily system records as required in a clear concise and accurate manner.
- Arrange purchases and sales with other electric utilities and marketer according to the interchange agreements during non-working hours of the Marketers.
- Forecasts the FMPP and OUC load for next hour and next day as needed for safe, reliable, economic operation of the FMPP and OUC.
- Schedule and direct the loading of the generation resources of the FMPP to ensure an adequate and economic power supply for the FMPP
- Monitor the FMPP generation resources and the OUC transmissions system to ensure safe, reliable and economic operation.
- Coordinate all field switching affecting the OUC electric transmission system.
- Load forecasting.
- Monitor and control the electric transmission system of OUC to ensure that system integrity is maintained.
- Develop safe, reliable and economic solutions to problems that occur in the FMPP generation resources and/or the OUC transmission system and distribution systems up to and including shedding customer load.
- Maintain effective relationships with counterparts at the other systems in the State and with OUC personnel as required to efficiently and reliably operate the OUC system and the Florida Municipal Power Pool.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements:
- Above average understanding of math and electric theory.
- Basic understanding of an electric power system
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).
- Must be able to distinguish colors and have good hearing.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Possess above average computer skills.
Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:
- Associates Degree in a technical area required - may substitute equivalent experience (two years)
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility operations or military utility operations in power plant, substation, transmission or electronic related field. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience if do not possess degree.
- Be able to pass the NERC Certification Exam within 6 months.
- Extensive specialized training (equivalent to 2 years college) with emphasis on math, science and computer skills.
- Must accrue annual NERC continuing education hours in order to retain required NERC certification.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions of this job are absent of disagreeable conditions.
Physical Requirements:
This job requires reading, typing, writing, detailed inspection and frequent sitting.
EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled
Orlando Utilities Commission
life insurance, parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
Apr 24, 2025