The Operations Assistant is responsible for providing necessary skills for the effective performance of the activities of the assigned position within policies and procedures. This position will provide efficient and accurate GIS services as required by the Operations Department. He/she will work beside other members of the Operations team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Operates the Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide new electric utility circuit, detail, node, phasing, and circuit coordination maps as necessary. Operates computer, printers, plotters, and associated equipment.
• Provides timely updates, as new map records become available.
• Maintains and corrects map and database records. Assists Operations and Engineering Services Analyst in performing field checks of maps as needed.
• Assist dispatch as needed.

Major Tasks:

• Assist in preparing and distributing the GIS maps electronically to personal computers, tablets and iPads.
• Provides staking and surveying assistance to Staking Technicians when necessary.
• Provide GIS/mapping data to other departments or organizations in the Cooperative as needed.
• Update engineering database (substation readings, equipment lists, etc.).
• Assist in the design and study of projects and assist in the preparation of engineering documents.
• Maintain record files as needed.
• Monitor cooperative radio traffic for emergency situations.
• Respond to or relay messages.
• Record and track truck locations.
• Notify crews of outages, giving relevant information, such as location.
• Monitor Outage Management System (OMS).
• Monitor Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.
• Contact members as needed by phone for power restoration, or to schedule appointments.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

Position Abilities & Skills:

• Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player.
• Must have the ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Should possess a working knowledge of drafting techniques and practices.
• Must be capable of learning GIS systems in use.
• Must be capable of learning how to read and check maps, plats, staking sheets, and legal descriptions for accuracy.

Position Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of cooperative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GIS & Outage Management Systems

All resumes must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022. Please submit to:

Macon Electric Cooperative
c/o Lindsey Howell
P.O. Box 157
Macon, MO 63552

OR

By email to lhowell@maconelectric.com