Senior Operating Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid role.

Job Summary
Leads and coordinates cross-functional teams across Distribution Operations and Fossil Generation to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Client electric system. Serves as a key liaison between System Operations, Substations, Service Operations, and Engineering, maintaining system security and continuity of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and supports teams in resolving system issues and maintaining safe operations.
• Develops and implements operating orders, restoration plans, and shutdown schedules.
• Leads planning and coordination meetings for complex or overlapping system outages.
• Identifies opportunities to bundle work and optimize resources across departments.
• Partners with Engineering and Scheduling to ensure accuracy of system shutdowns.
• Champions continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Advises on operational best practices and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electric generation, transmission, or distribution operations.
• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage equipment and system operations.
• Experience as a System Operator, Power Dispatcher, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or electrical trade certification.
• Supervisory experience with unionized electrical workers.
• Six Sigma or NERC certification.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, Excel).

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.