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Position Overview

**Power your future with Qualus** in our Program Management department as a Senior Systems Operation Specialist. As a Senior Systems Operation Specialist you will champion, organize, and partner with diverse teams with in Electric Distribution Operations and Fossil Generation Operations to provide system supervision to ensure system security and continuity of service are maintained in a safe manner. Our team ensures system productivity is maintained through safe and concise operating orders and actions, includingidentifying impacts of shutdowns, and how best to bundle planned outages together.

Responsibilities

+ Directs and coordinates teams to resolve conflicts and interpret rules to support the operation of an electrical utility system.

+ Organizes cross-functional teams to address unique, complex or recurring issues affecting efficient operation.

+ Develops and suggests work instructions and restoration plans for both planned and emergent work on the electrical system.

+ Identifies work bundling opportunities at an asset level and develops a coordinated work plan to ensure shutdowns are planned, assessing risks to the electrical system.

+ Works closely with system study engineer and project scheduler to ensure accuracy of long-term shutdown schedule.

+ Organizes and leads huddle and shutdown schedule review meetings.

+ Organizes and leads cross-function team meetings especially for complex and back-to-back shutdowns in the same area/regions.

+ Champions continuous improvement initiatives focused on shutdown optimization and coordination of resources.

+ Attends operations committee meetings and advises on recommended practices on cross-functional safety.

+ Provides feedback on operating articles and documents to safely achieve corporate objectives.

+ Ensures the authority of the system operations personnel is understood and executed to safely restore customers in an expedient manner.

+ Reviews contingency plans for complex projects.

Qualifications

Ten years of operational experience with advanced knowledge of electric generation, transmission, and distribution systems including:

+ Advanced knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment used in electric utility substations.

+ Advanced knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment used on overhead and underground electric utility systems.

+ Experience as either a System Operator, Power Dispatcher, or Electric Utility Electrical Equipment Operator.

Preferred:

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electric Utility Electrical Worker Trade Certification.

+ Ten years of experience as either a System Operator, Power Dispatcher, or physically operating electrical equipment to administer lockout tagout practices; including five years of experience supervising system operators, power dispatchers, or qualified electrical workers who operate electrical equipment and workforce represented by a labor union.

+ Six Sigma Yellow, Green, or Blackbelt certification.

+ NERC BI, BIT or RC Operator certification.

+ Knowledge of project scheduling tools such as Primavera and Excel

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited toeducation, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email [email protected].

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**Job Locations** _US-MI-Detroit | US-MI_

**ID** _2025-4631_

**Category** _Applied Solutions & Program Management_

**Position Type** _Regular Full Time_

**Remote:** _Yes_