Located in Columbia, Missouri, Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) is seeking candidates for a full-time Operator position working in energy markets. This position ensures that all electric and natural gas customer demand is met, around-the-clock, in the most economic and efficient manner while adhering to operating system constraints and industry and regulatory guidelines.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Business, or related technical field; or associate degree with four years related experience. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Position will adhere to impending deadlines, perform in fast paced competitive environment. Analytical skills will be needed to properly assess complex technical and economic variables to make fast and accurate decisions. Minimize member costs through administrations of the Agency’s wholesale power agreements and optimization of generation and transmission assets in day ahead and real time energy markets. Ensure that actions are in full compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirement sand the agency’s risk policy.

Will work 12-hour night shifts, including some weekends. Starting salary is $35.67/hour ($74,207 annually) and also receives a 5% shift differential and overtime. Outstanding day one benefit package featuring full family health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability paid by MPUA!

Our state-of-the-art Office and Training Center provides every resource to meet your needs. Free on-site fitness center, educational assistance, and professional development. Come join our team!

Submit your resume and transcript to: jobs@mpua.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Position works from 4:30pm to 4:30am. Will train on day shift initially. Is this schedule ok with you?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MO 65201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person