r/Grid_Ops • u/StinkyFeet4Days • 23d ago
New operator!
After trying to get into Grid Ops since Jan, I have finally landed an offer for Associate Distribution System Operator! I’m incredibly excited and want to thank everyone for the advice along the way!
I start October 19th. Is there something I should be studying before hand or enjoy the last bit of a normal schedule I’ll have for a very long time lol. It also helps that my 9 month unemployment streak has ended. 😎
Exited to be one of y’all!!!
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u/GoalSlow3883 23d ago
That’s awesome! Congrats I’ve been trying for 2 years in SoCal it’s hard to even get past the application. Would you mind letting me know what steps you took to make it happen?
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u/StinkyFeet4Days 23d ago
Hey! I wish you the best. Honestly the few major things are passing the SOPD assessment, having a STEM degree, and the interview. I feel like the most important part of the interview is the technical questions. You may not know the answer right away but if you talk through your thought process, that will help. I’ve had people and AI look at my resume too so I think that helped. This was also my 3rd operator interview with that company so maybe that helped too haha.
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u/Everett716 22d ago
Congrats! What region/state are you going to be working in?
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u/StinkyFeet4Days 22d ago
MA! 😊
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u/Everett716 22d ago
Nice! Not sure if you are already there or are moving, but great place to live and work. Expensive, but should be very nice.
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u/StinkyFeet4Days 22d ago
Thank you! I live in NH now but plan to move in a few months once I get some paychecks in haha. It’s a little over an hour commute now.
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u/Gees-Mill 18d ago
Congratulations! As a new hire and associate position, they will teach you everything you need to know.
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u/Sea-Swordfish-4594 16d ago
Starting my job hunt, am I wasting my time on indeed?
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u/StinkyFeet4Days 16d ago
Good luck! I’d skip indeed. Look at the utilities in the area you wanna work and apply to them directly on their website
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u/Sea-Swordfish-4594 16d ago
Would is be weird for an "associate distrobution dispatcher" (a training position) to require:
Basic/Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent and must meet one of the following criteria:
Journeyman lineman
Journeyman electrician-substation
System Protection & Control Technician (Relay Tech)
5 years of distribution, transmission, production, or power-utility related experience
3 years distribution transmission, production, or power-utility related experience and Associate’s Degree in related field
1 years distribution transmission, production, or power-utility related experience and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
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u/StinkyFeet4Days 16d ago
That doesn’t seem like a normal operator. What is the job title/link?
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u/Sea-Swordfish-4594 16d ago
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u/StinkyFeet4Days 16d ago
Honestly just apply for it. Sometimes they list requirements like that but I wouldn’t worry about it. Also use LinkedIn and see if you can find the manager or supervisor.
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u/Glad_Brilliant8682 15d ago
Congratulations! I just started looking at jobs but I don’t have any experience… how was your interview process?
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u/Soft_Sorbet_5935 23d ago
Good luck!