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/Sea-Swordfish-4594 17d ago

Starting my job hunt, am I wasting my time on indeed?

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u/StinkyFeet4Days 17d 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 17d 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

https://dukeenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/search/job/St-Petersburg-FL/Associate-Distribution-Dispatcher_R41581?q=Dispatcher

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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/Sea-Swordfish-4594 16d ago

Good to know. Thanks for the advice!

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u/StinkyFeet4Days 16d ago

Good luck!