Supervisor, O&R Relay Substation

Overview

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and schedules the work of various crews including Substation Electricians and Relay Technicians engaged in construction, maintenance, operation and repair of substation facilities on a regular and emergency basis.
• Supervises, trains and develops employees in conformity with Company policies, labor agreements, legal requirements and other matters so as to maintain efficient productivity and a cooperative attitude among the group.
• Monitors daily work practices for safety and environmental compliance.
• Develops equipment restoration and repair plans while communicating the appropriate policies and procedures to ensure adherence to proper operation, preventative maintenance, repair and restoration of Substation and Relay equipment.
• Prepares reports to reflect progress of scheduled, unscheduled and capital work, employee relations, public relations, working conditions, operating conditions, and other related matters.
• Supervises and reviews the data of work performed by crews to insure conformity with Company accounting, operating and related systems.
• Assists the Managers in any duties of office or field, being available during emergency conditions as required by system conditions (i.e. storms or equipment failure).
• Participates as Stand-by Supervisor on a 24x7 rotating basis, making decisions with respect to operating problems and contingencies during off-hours and weekends.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering and 2 Years related utility work experience in the engineering or operations and maintenance of utility equipment or
• Associate's Degree and 4 Years related utility work experience in the engineering or operations and maintenance of utility equipment
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 Years related utility work experience in the engineering or operations and maintenance of utility equipment or

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering 2 Years related utility work experience in the engineering or operations and maintenance of utility equipment

• Must have a basic knowledge of electrical theory and the operation of utility systems, required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc., required.
• Demonstrated high energy level, flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments while working under tight deadlines, required.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, administrative, decision-making and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a solid teamwork orientation, required.
• Must be confident in dealing with all levels of management/union personnel, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, required.
• Must have willingness and ability to maintain required authorizations and/or training credentials (e.g. FERC Code of Conduct), as required.
• Candidate must be able to pass a Personnel Risk Assessment which includes training and a seven-year background check prior to hiring, required.

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
• Must be able to read small print and symbols
• Must be able to push, pull, lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.