Power Control Technician

Overview

Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43
(Pay Rate could be higher based on related experience)
Status:
Open Until February 27, 2026
Regular workdays are Monday - Thursday

The 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-directed basis 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 following:
  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.
• Utilize SCADA, OMS, FDIR, etc. to 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.
• Respond to calls from various authorities and service personnel within the BLW, MEAG Power, Georgia Power and Cobb EMC, and other ITS participants.
• Respond to BLW Customer calls concerning service problems; direct callers to proper authorities as needed.
• Monitor the City/BLW water tanks and sewer lift stations levels and status. Respond to water level problems.
• Report to water and sewer authorities of any abnormal conditions and direct all related calls to appropriate personnel.
• Dispatch appropriate water and sewer personnel to job site for the repair, maintenance or inspection of affected area.
• Answer calls for and call out appropriate personnel for all Public Works emergencies, i.e., traffic, streets, etc.
• Administrative functions include the following:
  • Retrieve and interrupt electrical one-line drawings as needed.
  • Maintain and update files in:
    Crew Management software, GIS/OMS, FDIR, SCADA, GBA/Water system, AS400, PCC logbook, HLT logbook, Engineering switching orders, Indigo Vision, SOP, Vehicle key box, Station Operations Log (Excel), , Executime, IUC Log, eReports, Emergency locate request, MEAG ITS Entry Log.
  • Submit weekly on-call statements, along with overtime reports.
  • Write routine service orders for power outages, streetlights, security lights. Handle after-hours service restoration for Customer Service department.
  • Convert job site drafts to master prints (OMS) to maintain an up-to-date record of the transformers in the field.
  • Maintain up-to-date phone numbers of all key personnel within the BLW. Maintain up-to-date phone numbers for Marietta Power top customer list.
  • Maintain operation manuals and line diagrams for Marietta Power.
• Monitor the video security system for the BLW buildings, parking and surrounding areas. Monitor all security cameras and security doors in the BLW administrative building. Report suspicious behavior to city police.
• Monitor weather systems to determine if additional service personnel need to be placed on “standby status”. Communicate weather warnings and other alerts to affected personnel.
• Operate and maintain Marietta Power’s Outage Management System (OMS). Manage electrical outages in the power system by monitoring 22 power sub-stations and operating all SCADA controlled devices such as breakers, regulators, capacitor banks, TVMs, etc.
• Attend MEAG regional meeting as assigned.
• Assist in minor designs for engineering.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• An Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and one year of related experience; or a high school…