Electric System Operator

• Accepts responsibility for the operation of the electric system on the assigned shift.  
• Monitors and evaluates the condition of energy delivery systems continuously, anticipating potential operating and loading problems and implementing approved strategies to mitigate or respond to adverse system conditions. 
• Monitors and controls the electric system using the Energy Management System, ensuring that NERC and FRCC compliance standards are met.
• Evaluates and takes action necessary to operate the energy delivery system safely, reliably, stably, and efficiently following routine and emergency procedures.
• Expedites service restoration to all customers, minimizing the scope of any system upset or service interruption and limiting potential damage to utility infrastructure.
• Reviews requests for planned and emergency electric equipment outages, analyzes their effect on system reliability, writes the switching order, and executes the switching procedure.
• Maintains continuous circuit diagrams and records of the status of all switches and other electric equipment, work in progress, and other information crucial to the safe operation of the system.
• Coordinates with Power Pool operators on all generation scheduling and transmission outages that affect Pool operation.
• Maintains a clear and detailed record log of all activities on the electric system.
• Responds to customer outages, directs field crews to inspect and report on problems, maintains outage records, and analyzes the impact of outages on system reliability.  
• Participates in training at out-of-town locations, which may require overnight stays.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Works in a team to accomplish inter-divisional tasks.
• Deals courteously with the public, coworkers, and public safety agencies.
• Responds to emergency call-outs.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. 
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. 
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Five years of experience in electric utility transmission/distribution system operations, including extensive experience with normal and emergency restoration procedures, transmission and distribution switching and clearance procedures, or engineering work related to the design and/or analysis of electric transmission and distribution systems; or construction and maintenance of electric substations and/or associated electric system protective devices.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must obtain North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) System Operator Transmission Operator (TO) Certification within one year of hiring date.
• Candidate must submit to a seven-year background check at the time of application.

• Department switching and clearance procedures.
• System's standard operating procedures and contingency operating practices.
• Electrical theory, techniques, methods, materials, and tools used in the industry.
• Names and locations of the electric service territory's streets and principal buildings.

• Read electrical diagrams of substations, transmission lines, and distribution lines for switching and general operations.
• Speak clearly and concisely, and maintain composure under normal and stressful conditions, ensuring communication is short, professional, and to the point, and that you understand field personnel.
• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, reports, and materials.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, customers, and the general public.
• Respond to customers with special needs and commercial customers' needs for quick answers and/or restoration.

• Sedentary work that involves some walking or standing, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.
• Risks exposure to bright/dim lights with no significant environmental hazards.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace.  This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.  All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE