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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtility System OperatorPage 1 of 2 City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Utility System Operator Effective Date: 10/01/2012 FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 05/30/2014 SUMMARY: Monitors the operation of the Georgetown Utilities transmission and distribution system. Ensures that all operations prioritize public and personnel safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance. Incumbents in this classification are subject to on-call duties during emergency events ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:  Monitors the operation of the utility transmission and distribution system in other to ensure that systems operate in the most efficient and safe manner possible during routine and emergency conditions; monitors security camera’s at utility locations for security purposes.  Monitors the distribution system telemetered data for all utilities; analyzes data related to system conditions and takes appropriate action to maintain or restore normal system conditions on both the transmission (138kv), distribution (12.5, 25kv), water and wastewater systems.  Recommends on/off times for distribution capacitor banks; operate directs control capacitor banks for system requirements.  Answers incoming telephone calls to the System Operations Center; prioritizes calls to determine if they are emergency or non-emergency and the extent and type of assistance needed; follows up with customer to ensure that work completed was satisfactory, noting any problems and/or issues.  Monitor and coordinate operation of the GUS mobile radio system.  Collects and maintains daily system operational records; collects information and completes required reports.  Prepares and submits operational data for Ercot, TXU, LCRA, TPPA and APPA.  Reviews and coordinates scheduled outages on the electric, water and wastewater systems.  Utilizes the Outage Management System to identify, locate and analyze customer outages on the distribution system.  Prepares, authorizes and directs the operation of switching devices for all utilities.  Formulates, writes, and administers safety clearances, general switching, and hot line orders, for both internal and external work.  Coordinates confined space entries, issuing confined space permits, and radio during confined space events.  Prepares and implements contingency plans for emergency situations, up to and including total system restoration.  Provides utility meter change-out information to the utility billing office.  Monitors police and fire radio communication for calls that may involve Georgetown Utility Systems and utilizes this information when prioritizing work orders.  Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and Experience Guidelines Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering technology. Two years of fulltime experience in utility system operations. OR Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One additional year of fulltime experience may be substituted for one year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 2 years. Page 2 of 2 Knowledge of:  SCADA operation.  Electric distribution  Water distribution and wastewater collection system operations.  Emergency operations Skill in:  Reading and understanding electrical system schematics and one-line diagrams  Operating multi-line phone system, computers, and two-way radios.  Typing 40 words per minute.  Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.  Reading technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems.  Writing instructions, logs and records messages.  Using basic and advanced mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions or measurements, algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities and mathematical classifications or schemes.  Guiding others and making frequent decisions affecting the individual, coworkers, and others that depend on the safe and efficient operation and restoration of the energy delivery system. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Texas Driver’s License Class D Distribution License and Class I Collections from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or must obtain license within one year of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.