Dispatcher​/Systems Operator

The System Operations team supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Midsouth's electric distribution system from a 24-hour control center. The Dispatcher monitors real-time system conditions; operates field devices through SCADA; dispatches crews, service orders, and outage tickets; and coordinates line switching. The dispatcher also manages outage, trouble, storm, and emergency response communications. Additional duties also include maintaining accurate operating models, logs, outage reports, lock-out/tag-out records, and work management data while communicating clearly with employees, members, contractors, emergency responders, power suppliers, and other utilities.

Ideal applicants for this position should have strong phone, computer, and organizational skills, be able to multitask and troubleshoot quickly and efficiently, and be quick learners.

Success requires strong technical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize multiple information sources while remaining calm and professional in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.

This position will work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

We are requiring a High School Diploma or equivalent.

At Mid South Electric Co-op, we value our employees like family. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, as well as a Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 1:1 match up to 8%. We pay 100% of your pension plan, life insurance, and short/long-term disability premiums. Other benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

We also take great pride in our ability to provide exceptional service to our members by cultivating strong relationships among our communities. By participating in various year round activities, we are able to give back to those in our community who motivate us!

Applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

We are people committed to people. People committed to service.

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Works well as a member of a group

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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