GridCARE
Power Operations Desk Operator
Johnson City, TN · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 27, 2026
- Experience
- Operator I/II: 0–5 years; Senior Operator: 5+ years. Senior-level experience in a utility control room, generation dispatch, NOC, or similar 24/7 operations environment.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
About the job
Staff a 24/7 operations desk monitoring data center loads, on-site generation, and grid conditions, and dispatch or curtail assets to meet interconnection agreements.
What you'll do
- Monitor real-time telemetry and identify alarms, anomalies, and data quality issues.
- Execute and verify utility and ISO/RTO dispatch and curtailment instructions; document actions and coordinate with utility and site teams.
- Follow and improve procedures, complete shift turnovers, and participate in drills and event reviews.
What they ask for
- Ability to work a fixed 12-hour day or night shift, including weekends and holidays, on-site in Johnson City, Tennessee.
- Strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and ability to follow procedures under pressure.
- Clear professional communication and comfort using software dashboards, alarm systems, and spreadsheets.
- High school diploma or equivalent; offers are contingent on a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Nice to have
- Technical or military background, or an associate's degree in electrical, energy, or a related field.
- NERC System Operator certification is valued but not required.
Pay
$24 – $29 /hr (base pay); $29 – $36 /hr (base pay); $38 – $48 /hr (base pay)
Tools
SCADA/EMS, DER/DERMS, PJM, MISO, TVA, ERCOT
AI focus
Supports power operations that enable data center connections and AI infrastructure; the role itself monitors and dispatches grid-connected assets.
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