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Great River Energy Balancing Authority Operator - 2 Openings in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Balancing Authority Operator 2 Openings Application due date: March 16, 2026 Please note: Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which include evenings, weekends, holidays and is subject to an on-call rotation. Employees in this job must live within sixty (60) miles of Maple Grove, MN. Location: Maple Grove, MN Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available. We are the people we power. As Minnesota s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams. Summary: The Balancing Authority Operators are responsible for operating the Great River Energy (GRE) Balancing Authority Area in a safe, secure and economic manner and coordinating its operations with the interconnected power system. Total Rewards: A typical starting range for this position is $116,000 - $160,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness. Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Direct the operation of generating plants and direct current facilities to optimize the GRE Balancing Authority Area and serve customer load at the lowest cost possible while still meeting all reliability criteria. Monitor the security and operational status of the GRE Balancing Authority Area and telecommunications equipment. Operate the Energy Management System (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), load management, and other systems in accordance with established guidelines. Know, understand and follow regulatory compliance in the following areas: NERC, Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO), and MISO requirements, policies and practices.