Dispatcher Weekend

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To monitor and accurately operate all Control Center systems and software according to the policies and procedures of the Cooperative. This position will contribute to the efficient restoration of electric power by communicating abnormal situations on the distribution system safely. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions there are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Walton EMC. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than at will employment relationship. Promptly and courteously receive and relay trouble and informational calls in accordance with designated procedures. Obtain pertinent information, record it on the computer and dispatch it to the proper employee and crew in accordance with established procedures.Ensure proper adherence to the Federal Communication Commission Rules and Regulations. ```{=html} ``` Promptly and accurately receive and relay instructions from truck to truck by two-way radio system. Accurately write switching orders to change status of distribution system to isolate work areas and/or change power flow. ```{=html} ``` Contact appropriate personnel when major problem arises and when additional assistance is required. ```{=html} ``` Receive and relay information and instructions from GSOC (Georgia System Operations Center). Also, GPC (Georgia Power Company) Division operator and Walton EMC certified operators, as required. Notify Division Operator of any unusual condition in GPC / GTC substation. ```{=html} ``` Immediately notify supervisor of any problems noticed with distribution system. ```{=html} ``` Assist construction and maintenance crews performing routine work to facilitate safer working conditions and provide minimum outage times. ```{=html} ``` Provide location direction to field personnel to get service restored as rapidly as possible. Effectively follow May Day emergency procedures. 11 Accurately maintain designated record-keeping and provide assistance with departmental functions. Control, monitor or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity using data obtained from SCADA. ```{=html} ``` Maintain log of Non Reclose operations in Partner MapViewer. ```{=html} ``` Maintain log of substation entries in Partner MapViewer. ```{=html} ``` Interpret SCADA alarms and notify immediate supervisor or on call field personnel as required. ```{=html} ``` Monitor and manage outages with dataVoice Outage Management System. ```{=html} ``` Complete outage tickets in dataVoice after power has been restored. ```{=html} ``` Maintain building security and ensure that electronic system is properly armed and main gates are secure at all offices. ```{=html} ``` Monitor and track distribution system status and changes. ```{=html} ``` Notify proper departments of permanent and temporary feed changes such as Mapping and AMI Admin. and Operator regarding TWACS. ```{=html} ``` Monitor and report TWACS issues to Control Center Director and Apparatus dept. ```{=html} ``` Monitor weather conditions - advise field personnel and decide when to call in additional help with power outages. ```{=html} ``` Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and field personnel to provide information such as clearances, switching orders and distribution process changes.