System Operator I - E73004 - ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: System Operator I
Position ID: E73004
Department/Division: Electric Operations and Maintenance
Reports to: System Operations Superintendent
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: Yes
Definition: Responsible for assisting System Operator II/III with monitoring, operating, and controlling the distribution / transmission system through a System Operations Control Center.
Essential Functions:
Learns how to monitor, analyze, and respond to electric system conditions by monitoring the flow of electricity through the transmission, substations, and distribution system to the
customers
Learns how to oversee DME’s lock-out tag-out program.
Ability to respond to off shift emergency call out.
Learns how to take corrective measures during emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures and routes load around the affected area
Learns how to dispatch troubleshooters for emergency repairs to transmission and distribution feeders and equipment;
Learns how to receive trouble calls from police, fire, and individual customers.
Learns how to relay information to workers assigned to the area in which problem occurs, and utility management concerning system disturbances
Learns to operate load tap changers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers, re-closing relays, and capacitor bank controls through SCADA control system
Learns to control distribution of electric power over feeder circuits from substations; monitors VAR flow of the system and each individual feeder
Tags and logs any switches
Learns to monitor all feeders for trips or lockouts to minimize outages
Monitors weather and notifies crews of approaching storms
Regular and punctual attendance
Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and ability to follow all DME and APPA safety rules and regulations
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office
1 year of experience in electrical or related field
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to respond to off shift emergency call out (will be one of the first employees called to help with system operation / dispatch during major outages)
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Ability to read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
Ability to work courteously with other employees and customers
Must be able to obtain NERC (North American Reliability Council) Certification as a Transmission System Operator within twelve (12) months of employment
Must be able to work rotating shifts as needed
Ability to progress through the first step of the System Operations progression program within 1 ½ years
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Experience in Dispatch or in an electric system operation
Proficient in the use of a computer
Experience in a municipal government electric utility department
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: A
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: N
Bending: A
Twisting: I
Climbing: M
Balancing: N
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a telephone, radio equipment, and a computer.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an indoor office environment with occasional outdoor requirements in a variety of weather conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 11/15/2017
Revision Date: 12/19/2019