Senior System Control Technician

City of East Point GA
US - Georgia - Tate
October 28, 2024

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : GA, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 6310

Department: Electric - Distribution

Opening Date: 10/17/2024

This is a senior level position that is responsible for training and performing journey-level work in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronically controlled traffic signal control devices, substations, electrical meters, and the SCADA system. This position provides "hands-on"technical guidance and coordination of work assignments to crew members based on their skill level. This position is responsible for ensuring that all assigned work orders are completed according to East Point Power standards and procedures.Responsibilities include assisting with restoration and disruption of city essential electrical service in the event of Weather related or other emergencies.
This position reports directly to The System Control Supervisor.
Major Duties

Performs maintenance and repair on the City distribution substations; keeps monthly log regarding usage.
Responsible for training and supervising system control technician in the field
Performs installation, calibration, and repair on three-phase and single-phase electrical meters.
Responsible for ensuring that all assigned work orders are completed according to East Point Power standards and procedures.
Provides "hands-on" technical guidance and coordination of work assignments to crew members based on their skill level.
Troubleshoots in the field and restores operation to traffic signal control devices that have undergone electrical, electronic equipment or electrical wire/cable failure due to vehicular accidents, vandalism, adverse weather, or construction crews.
Interprets work using electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and underground street intersection prints.
Tests traffic signal control equipment and related devices to identify defects in electric, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
Programs various types of computerized traffic signal controller
Performs maintenance and repair of the SCADA system.
Troubleshoots Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) communication system using hand-held field computer to communicate to electric and water meter radios.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
Responds to customer complaints.
Work on-call duty as required.
Responds to customer emergency service calls related to power outages, accidents, fires, and weather conditions.
Perform after hours' responsibilities to include assisting with restoration and disruption of city essential electrical service in the event of weather related or other emergencies.
All other Duties Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; three (3) to four (4) years of related experience; College course work or technical school courses in Substation, ITS, Electrical Meters, and Traffic Controller required; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Required by the Position

Knowledge of substation operations
Knowledge of electrical department operations
Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and repair
Knowledge of the SCADA system maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.
Knowledge of the safety procedures of the electrical trade
Ability to complete a variety of reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to work on 24-hour call.
Ability and willingness to perform physical labor.
Ability to interpret and carry out detailed oral instruction.

Supervisory Controls:
The Senior System Systems Control Technician is a senior level position that provides technical guidance and coordination to crew members based on their skill level.
Guidelines:
Guidelines include the National Electrical Code, City codes, the Southern Building Code, Electric Cities safety regulations, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but require some interpretation in application.
Complexity:
The work consists of related duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, substations, wires and cables. The work is made difficult by extreme weather conditions and working with energized conductors.
Scope and Effect:
The purpose of this position is to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Successful performance helps ensure the safe, efficient, and effective provision of electrical services.
Personal Contacts:
Contacts are typically with co-workers and electrical service customers.
Purpose of Contacts:
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide or restore services.
Physical Demands:
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, and bending. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb poles, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color.
Work Environment:
The work is performed outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, high voltage, and occasional inclement weather. This work requires the use of protective devices such as gloves.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility:
None

Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
457b Supplemental Retirement (Deferred Compensation Plan)
Long and Short-Term Disability
Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care - Flexible Spending Account

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Senior System Control Technician

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