| Location | Albany, GA |
Energy Control Operator
Salary
$42,924.96 Annually
Location
222 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-10-012
Department
Utility Operations
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The Position
The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized work functions associated with computerized monitoring of city water, gas and light utility systems to identify service disruptions and dispatch service crews in an attempt to provide uninterrupted utility services to customers.
Duties
Operates computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor city water, gas and light utility operations and identify utility service disruptions and emergencies. Reports abnormal system events to appropriate personnel.
Monitors, controls and regulates the operation of electric substations, natural gas plants, water wells, and telecommunications fiber huts by computerized remote control; responds to alarms and problem situations; executes switching orders.
Monitors and regulates water well levels, water usage, chlorine and fluoride levels, and water system pressures by computerized remote control; regulates via computer the amount of water pumped from aquifer during peak usage periods.
Utilize independent judgement to evaluate the efficient actions necessary to direct, monitor, advise and operate the distribution system in a safe and reliable manner, maintaining safe conditions for employees and public and safeguarding city property and equipment.
Monitors remote video surveillance cameras on department property. Monitors and electronically operates gates for access to company property during and after normal business hours.
Monitors remote video surveillance cameras on department property; monitors and electronically operates gates for access to company property during and after normal business hours.
Creates, manages, edits and researches Utilities Protection Center (UPC) normal and emergency locate requests for the Water, Gas, Light, Telecommunications, and Engineering departments; maintains files of UPC late locate notifications; dispatches locate technicians in response to normal and emergency locate requests.
Receives reports of utilities tampering, water restriction violations, and damage to company property; creates work orders for the investigations department.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data in computer database, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Banner, NAVIS, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; performs research as needed; makes applicable calculations; analyzes trends; analyzes daily logs to verify accuracy of data; prepares or generates reports; maintains records.
Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, work orders, overtime reports, road closing records, delivery orders, after hours activities records, service files, logs, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, work orders/tickets, maps, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates telephones and radio communications equipment to respond to calls, inquiries, requests and complaints from customers, utility department personnel, and other city departments; identifies/prioritizes nature of situation and determines appropriate actions.
Dispatches service crews during emergencies or after regular working hours to restore disrupted services; coordinates standard utility work activities during regular working hours.
Communicates with other city departments, utility companies, outside agencies, and other individuals as appropriate concerning emergencies; monitors various radio frequencies for calls pertaining to department operations; monitors National Weather Service communications and Weather bank computerized weather radar system.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, fire/law enforcement officials, contractors, outside agencies, customers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, and/or resolve problems.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; maintains professional affiliations; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Vocational/Technical degree in computer operations, electrical distribution/transmission systems, or public utility operations; supplemented by two (2) years related previous experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.
Core Competencies & ADA Compliance
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.
The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan
Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership
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Do you possess a valid Georgia Drivers License?
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Do you have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)?
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Do you have Vocational/Technical degree in computer operations, electrical distribution/transmission systems, or public utility operations; supplemented by two (2) years related previous experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job?
Required Question
Employer City of Albany, Georgia
Address 222 Pine Avenue
Suite 360
Albany, Georgia, 31701
Phone 229-302-1541
Website http://www.albanyga.gov