Electric System Operator

This is a highly technical position responsible for the daily operation of the electric utility system and dispatching of line crews using SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and radio systems on a rotating shift basis. The position troubleshoots and evaluates system conditions and dispatches crews to resolve service problems.1. Monitors status and operates electrical system using SCADA computers and other programs to diagnose electric problems or respond to customer complaints. 2. Administers and directs switching and tagging operations and restoration of the distribution system, transmission lines, and substations following system disturbances by use of the SCADA system. 3. Coordinates daily work efforts such as switching and tagging, issuing work tickets, coordinating trouble crew assignments, and responding to power outage complaints and related activities. 4. Keeps detailed records on daily activities, such as outages, schedules, timesheets, loading, interruptions, and switching. 5. Uses the SCADA, OMS (Outage Management System), Automated Callout System, and IVR (Interactive Voice Response) programs in the daily operation of the electric system. 6. Dispatches service crews, line crews, and substation personnel as required and coordinates restoration efforts. 7. Performs administrative and routine office tasks such as typing, emailing, phoning, copying, maintaining files, etc. 8. Communicates with other employees, agencies, and the general public politely and clearly in person, by radio, telephone, and written communications. 9. This position requires the employee to be capable of working a shift by themselves within (12) months of employment. 10. Ability to read, understand and use electrical symbols, maps, and circuit diagrams, as well as equipment and operations manuals to restore service and operate the power system. 11. Writes and executes switching orders and issues clearances on lines and substation equipment in a manner that will ensure the safety of personnel and equipment. 12. Ability to distinguish color. 13. Maintains accurate records of facilities and equipment status changes by updating computer maps in the OMS schematic one-lines, etc. 14. Availability during emergencies is required. 15. Perform any other related duties as required or assignedEducation: High school or GED required, plus specialized schooling and/or on-the-job education in a specific skill area related to the job. Experience General:4 years related experience and/or training. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Familiarity with the Ocala Utility Services dispatch system and procedures are preferred. Graduation from an accredited Electric System Operations Apprenticeship is preferred. Must be able to respond to the City Utility Complex located at 1805 NE 30th Avenue within forty-five (45) minutes from the time called by authorized personnel of the Ocala Electric Utility. Must be proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and Access.COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under GENERAL SUPERVISION where standard practice enables the employee to PROCEED ALONE on routine work, referring all questionable cases to the supervisor. PLANNING LIMITED RESPONSIBILITY with regard to SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations. DECISION MAKING Performs work operations that permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE, either of which would affect the work operations of SMALL ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT and the ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTELE. MENTAL DEMAND Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out simple multi-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with limited variables. ACCURACY Probable errors of INTERNAL SCOPE are readily detected in the normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create MINOR confusion, delay, or expense to correct the situation. ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING STRICTLY REPETITIVE. Repetitive activities or duties using established processes, directions or sequence of steps coupled with immediate supervision. Learned things in simple situations. PUBLIC CONTACT Occasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc. Contacts of considerable importance within the department or office, such as those required in coordination of effort, or frequent contacts with other departments or offices, generally in the normal course of performing duties. Requires tact in discussing problems and presenting data and making recommendations, but responsibility for action and decision reverts to others. USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS Occasional use of non-complex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy/fax machines, etc.) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.): Never Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.): Never Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.): Never Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.): Never Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather): Occasionally Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as a greenhouse, carwash, etc.): Occasionally Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.): Never Extreme heat (not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temperature is regularly above 100 degrees F): Never Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff): Never Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine, or other related explosives): Never Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.): Never Vibration (jackhammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.): Never Indicate the level of noise that is typical for the work environment for this position by checking the appropriate box below: Moderate (business office with computers/printers, light traffic, etc.) PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job Stand: Occasionally, Walk: Occasionally, Sit: Regularly, Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Regularly, Reach with hands and arms: Regularly, Climb or balance: Never, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Never, Talk or hear: Regularly, Taste or smell: Never, Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally, Up to 25 pounds: Never, Up to 50 pounds: Never, Up to 100 pounds: Never, More than 100 pounds: Never Vision requirements, Close vision (use of a computer, equipment, or any other work duties that require clear vision within two feet or less). Color vision (interpreting color software screens or reports; work duties that require the ability to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision (seeing 180 while focusing on a given object or area; work duties that require seeing beyond or around the focused vision area). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must be able to respond to the City Utility Complex located at 1805 NE 30th Avenue within forty-five (45) minutes from the time called by authorized personnel of the Ocala Electric Utility. MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: YES _____ NO __ X__

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