City of Marietta (GA) is Hiring a Power Control Technician Near Marietta, GA
Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43 (Pay Rate could be higher based on related experience)Status: Open Until August 2, 2024The Power Control Technician (PCT) is responsible for monitoring and responding to events regarding the electrical distribution systems as well as other BLW functions. The PCT must utilize systems such as SCADA, OMS, Fault Detection, Isolation, and Restoration (FDIR) schemes, and monitoring systems such as security cameras and doors, etc. to perform the functions of the position.The PCT must act on a self-directedbasis to respond to system events such as outages, system damage, accidents, security violations, etc. and formulate and perform the necessary corrective action plan and secure the appropriate field and other personnel as required. The PCT must exercise sound judgment in providing direction to all field crews and must carry out all activities with Safety of all personnel as the highest priority.Monitors and operates the electrical power control center and communications center by the follow:
Utilize SCADA, OMS, FDIR and other systems to monitor, analyze, respond to, and report all events and status the electrical distribution system
Dispatch appropriate personnel and equipment as required,
Utilizing SCADA, OMS, FDIR, etc. the PCT must arrange and coordinate switching for electrical crews, inspectors and operations personnel for the maintenance and or restoration of power in affected service areas. Must be able to respond to all events on a manual basis in case of automated system malfunctions
Responds to calls from various authorities and service personnel within the BLW, MEAG Power, Georgia Power and Cobb EMC, and other ITS participants
Responds to BLW Customer calls concerning service problems; directs callers to proper authorities as needed
Monitors the City/BLW water tanks and sewer lift stations levels and status. Respondsto water level problems
Reports to water and sewer authorities of any abnormal conditions and directs all related calls to appropriate personnel
Dispatches appropriate water and sewer personnel to job site for the repair, maintenance or inspection of affected area
Answers calls for and calls out appropriate personnel for all Public Works emergencies, i.e.,traffic, streets, etc
Administrative functions include the following:
Retrieves and interrupt’s electrical one-linedrawings as needed
Submit weekly on call statements, along with over time reports
Writes routine service orders for power outages, streetlights, security lights. Handles after-hours service restoration for Customer Service department
Converts job site drafts to master prints (OMS) to maintain an up-to-date record of the transformers in the field
Maintains up-to-date phone numbers of all key personnel within the BLW. Maintains up-to-date phone numbers for Marietta Power top customer list
Maintains operation manuals and line diagrams for Marietta Power
Monitors the video security system for the BLW buildings, parking and surrounding areas. Monitors all security cameras and security doors in the BLW administrative building. Reports suspicious behavior to city police
Monitors weather systems to determine if additional service personnel need to be placed on “standby status”. Communicates weather warnings and other alerts to affected personnel
Operates and maintains Marietta Power’s Outage Management System (OMS). Manageselectrical outages in the power system by monitoring 22 power sub-stations and operating all SCADA controlled devices such as breakers, regulators, capacitor banks, TVM’s, etc
Attends MEAG regional meeting as assigned
Assists in minor designs for engineering
Performs other related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
An Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and one year of related experience;ora high school diploma or GED and two years related control center, distribution, or engineering experience.
Must be computer literate with knowledge of computer communications operations, data entry, filing and retrieving electronic information
Ability to use MS Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and other related software as needed. Prefer experience with radio communications. Ability to attain MEAG Low-Side/High-Side, Switching certification on the ITS system within one year of hire
Ability to attain MEAG SCADA training certificate on the ITS system within one year of hire
Knowledge of electrical distribution theory including the functions of electrical components such as, circuit breakers, regulators, capacitors, transformers and other related parts
Must have ability to learn the basic principles of FDIR schemes
Must have excellent verbal communications skills and speak English clearly. Ability to operate and communicate clearly using a two-way radio system
Ability to learn, use and understand technical jargon and terms used in the electrical industry
Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts to include weekends, nights and holidays as assigned, in the event of severe weather conditions as needed
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