Fuels Distrbution System Operator

Position: Electrical Engineer - Distribution System Operator

Shift Hours: Onsite

Location: Skypark, Eau Claire, WI (Open to Ashland, WI)

Duration:12 month Contract to hire

Hourly PR: $50-$57/hour **Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.**

Interviews: First round remote IV & Onsite Tour & Interview

Must Have:

2 years of Post Secondary training (or a lineman apprenticeship) in electricity or electric distribution with roughly 5 years of experience in electric utility operations/control center operations.

2 years of experience with grid management, switch plan creation, and familiarity with utility operations and applications like ACMS and OS.

1 year of experience with Monitoring the Electric Distribution System using EMS, DMS, SCADA, DDS, and other computer tools.

Plus:

Electrical engineering certification is preferred.

Day to Day:

Insight Global is looking for a Distribution System Operator within the Control Center of a top utility company. The main responsibilities include real-time management and grid operation, handling outages and emergencies, providing clearance zones for crews to perform their work, creating switch plans, and maintaining power to the public. The role involves managing the grid for approximately 300,000 customers in western Wisconsin. A typical day involves monitoring the grid, managing outages and emergencies, creating and executing switch plans, and coordinating with field crews to isolate and restore equipment. The work is shift-based, requiring 24/7 monitoring, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The work environment is a mix of individual and collaborative work. While the operator will work alone during shifts, there is collaboration with field crews and other team members for planning and executing tasks. The position supports a team environment but primarily involves individual work. The key players include field crews, engineers, and upper management. The operator will also interact with customers during outages. The resource will support both internal (field crews, engineers, management) and external customers (public utility customers). The position involves shift work with a six-week rotation, including 12-hour shifts (5:30 AM to 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM) and an 8-hour day shift. Weekend shifts are 12 hours each. Overtime is possible, with some weeks requiring up to 48 hours of work.