Job · Lubbock, TX · Full time

System Operator Trainee

South Plains Electric Cooperative · $167.6M budget · 196 staff · Since 1943

Powers homes and businesses with affordable, member-owned electricity.

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$31K–$440K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$169.2M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
196
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Surplus or deficit
−<1%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
16 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 16.3 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(12)
tax-exempt since 1943
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

South Plains Electric Cooperative is seeking a full time System Operator Trainee to join our Operations team. This role is critical to ensuring reliable electric service for our members by monitoring and controlling the distribution system, coordinating field crews, and responding to outages and emergencies. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. South Plains Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open to current employees of SPEC and to the outside public.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for efficient radio and SCADA operations by maintaining effective communications with field supervisors and other personnel. Monitor and operate SCADA and OMS systems to maintain system reliability. Dispatch crews and communicate effectively during outages and emergency situations. Analyze system maps and identify areas of power failure. Maintain accurate logs and records of system events. Provide after-hours member service support, including: Responding to member inquiries and outage reports. Assisting with account information and service requests. Taking member payments. Ensuring timely and courteous communication with members.

Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred. Strong computer skills and ability to learn SCADA/OMS software. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.

Read the original listing on spec.bamboohr.com

About South Plains Electric Cooperative

From its Form 990