Mechanic – JOB #IRC9973
Location - Centertown, KY
Employees’ responsibilities include installing
equipment, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing machinery to ensure efficient and safe operation in
industrial settings. Key duties involve performing regular diagnostic tests and preventative
maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, replacing parts, rebuilding pumps, motor alignment,
welding, fabricating, and maintaining detailed records of work performed. Minimum three years of related
experience*; or a combination of experience and education, in a related field from a state approved
industrial vocational school or a recognized, accredited technical school, equal to three years.
Applicants must successfully complete BREC's pre-employment and screening requirements.
*Mechanical related experience means having worked
as a mechanic, doing major mechanical repairs, usually in an industrial environment. Replacement of
component parts, regardless of the number of years’ experience, will not satisfy the required
qualifications.
Qualified candidates send resume to
jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number. Deadline for applying is 11/01/26. No third
parties, no phone calls accepted.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Substation Field Test Specialist - JOB
#IRC9983
Location - Owensboro, KY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for
planning, developing, coordinating, and directing the testing of substation electrical equipment. Know and
adhere to all applicable RUS, OSHA, NESC, EPA and other industry standards associated with substation and
electrical power plant design, testing, maintenance and construction. Be familiar with the overall power
system, its component parts, and its operation. Provide technical support necessary to make
recommendations for corrections of problems, including changes in system testing philosophy, equipment
maintenance, and testing equipment, and for replacements and upgrades of system electrical equipment, etc.
as may be appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Class A CDL
and on-call requirements.
Qualified candidates send resume to jobs@bigrivers.com
– include job title & number. Please include job number when applying.
No third parties, no phone calls accepted.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Associate Transmission System Operator - JOB
#IRC9935
Location – Owensboro, KY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Support
continuous control center operations requiring sustained attention, timely response, and sound
decision-making.
• Monitor and control transmission and substation systems using SCADA/EMS tools to
maintain reliability, voltage, equipment loading, and situational awareness.
• Read and interpret
transmission one-line diagrams, alarms, system data, operating procedures, and contingency information to
assess conditions and support appropriate operating actions.
• Recognize and respond to alarms,
abnormal conditions, system events, and reliability risks by analyzing available information,
communicating clearly, and taking appropriate action.
• Support restoration, outage response, switching
activities, field dispatch, emergency operations, load shedding, and black start restoration as required.
• Develop, review, and execute switching orders to
support safe maintenance and reliable system operation.
• Document system activity, outages, switching,
and events accurately in operator logs and related systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams,
neighboring utilities, customers, MISO, field personnel, and reliability entities during routine
operations, outages, abnormal conditions, and emergency events.
• Perform real-time operating duties in
accordance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, Big Rivers procedures, emergency plans, switching
and tagging requirements, cyber and physical security requirements, and compliance documentation
obligations.
• Perform control center duties independently when assigned, including working alone
during nights, weekends, holidays, and other off-hour periods while making timely, sound decisions during
real-time operating conditions.
• Pass the NERC Certified System Operator exam and complete Energy
Control’s internal training program within the expected six- to twelve-month timeframe.
• After
successful completion of training, transition to a Transmission System Operator position assigned to a
twelve-hour rotating shift schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate degree in
electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or related technical field required; bachelor’s
degree preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered, including utility,
military power systems, power plant, substation, electrical maintenance, dispatching, or real-time control
center experience.
• Strong analytical skills using spreadsheets, databases, grid monitoring tools, and
related applications to evaluate system data and support sound operating decisions.
• Strong judgment
and decision-making skills, including the ability to recognize risk and respond effectively during
real-time operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to
communicate clearly during routine and emergency conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure, exercise
sound judgment, and interpret color-coded system displays.
• Ability to work twelve-hour rotating
shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, irregular schedules, emergency call-ins, and other off-hour
assignments.
• Applicable NERC System Operator certification is required or must be obtained and
maintained within the required timeframe; NERC Reliability Coordinator Operator certification is
preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.
Qualified candidates send resume to
jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number. Please include job number when applying. Deadline for
applying is 10/04/2026.
No third parties, no phone calls accepted.
EOE/M/F/D/V
GIS Analyst - JOB #IRC9934
Location –
Owensboro, KY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position
is responsible for collecting, editing, processing, and maintaining complex ESRI GIS datasets from
multiple sources to ensure accurate information and mapping support for the Energy Control Center,
Engineering, Operations field crews, and power plants. Duties will include importing, exporting, and
converting mapping data into the GIS platform; creating and maintaining geospatial database; and
querying SQL databases for relevant data and information. Responsible for preparing accurate substation
prints, engineering designs and evaluations using established procedures and methods, including the
completion of detailed forms and the drafting of construction standards, specifications, and related
materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A thorough knowledge of AutoCAD with
at least one year of drafting and one year of experience using an AutoCAD drafting system, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience; five years of education and/or training beyond high
school in Geography, GIS, Cartography or a related technical field. Five years of experience with ESRI
GIS is preferred. Must have strong mathematical skills and proficiency in computer software programs
(e.g., AutoCAD) with the ability to accurately use drafting instruments. Excellent communication skills
both written and verbal. Candidate must have strong analytical and technical skills. Proficient in
Microsoft 365.
Qualified candidates send resume to
jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number. Please include job number when applying. Deadline
for applying is 10/04/2026.
No third parties, no phone calls accepted.
EOE/M/F/D/V
