Field Operations Supervisor

Wind Energy Transmission Texas•Big Spring, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing substation technicians, right of way, and transmission line field employees and contractors working on WETT’s system in Big Spring, TX and surrounding areas. In this role, the Field Operations Supervisor will be responsible for multiple work disciplines including substation maintenance and inspections, right of way and transmission line maintenance and contractor oversight, switching coordination, and responding to technical field issues. The Field Operations Supervisor will also be responsible for planning and scheduling all annual work activities, associated outages, and maintaining NERC compliance requirements. This position will be located in Big Spring, TX, and will report to the Field Operations Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Minimum 10 years work experience in transmission maintenance or construction required
Candidate must be familiar with ERCOT nodal protocols and operating guides
Experience with NERC compliance reporting and documentation requirements
Experience with substation equipment (i.e breakers, transformers, switches)
Experience with protection and control equipment (i.e. SEL/GE relays, RTUs)
Ability to use and quickly comprehend computer based systems and databases utilized for content management, data entry, data tracking, and work processes
Ability to create presentations, charts, tables, and graphs
Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook)
Good communication skills using email, presentation, and verbal methods
Organization of information, tasks, communications, and data
Documentation and tracking of critical information
Work and resource planning / scheduling
Electrical schematic and control/protection circuit interpretation
Thorough understanding of electrical one lines and equipment isolation requirements
Thorough understanding of transmission line drawings such as plan and profile and framing drawings
Understanding of GE and SEL relay logic / functionality
Understanding of RTU and SCADA systems
Ability to understand basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
Must demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of various test or inspection results and be able to determine appropriate corrective actions
Understanding and knowledge of transmission line construction and maintenance
Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, NESC, and NETA standards

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor degree in engineering or engineering technology is preferred but not required.
Minimum 5 years of prior supervisory experience is preferred
Coursework or relevant training is preferred (examples include: OSHA 30, NESC, NETA, SEL University, CUSP, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manage and promote WETT’s operations safety program with field personnel and contractors
Oversee substation and transmission line staff reporting out of the Big Spring, TX office
Conduct weekly meetings and provide weekly work reports for assignments
Schedule and complete all annual substation equipment maintenance and inspections
Schedule, oversee, and review all annual transmission line and right of way inspections
Schedule and oversee all transmission line maintenance activities
Oversee and coordinate resources for all system switching operations
Manage and assign resources to all new capital projects for operations walkdowns, commissioning support, and any other turnover activities
Review and provide guidance on crew tailboards, risk assessments, safety observations, and other safety documents as applicable
Conduct and organize monthly and quarterly safety meetings in Big Spring, TX
Review and approve electrical isolation and safety plans for medium-high risk maintenance activities
Manage all related NERC compliance requirements (i.e. FAC-003-5)
Manage preventive and corrective work orders ensuring they are scheduled and completed in a timely manner
Support implementation and management of WETT’s asset management database
Support and manage updates to WETT’s safety program and standard operating procedures such as; updated safety criteria, outage request criteria, field event reporting requirements; equipment operation protocols, clearance acceptance and release, and any documentation requirements
Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance safety, system reliability and departmental efficiencies
Participation and management of on call field schedule and overtime requirements for hourly staff
Develop training and progress requirements for field operations staff
Support management of WETT’s revenue meter certification and maintenance
Support and manage WETT’s apprenticeship program by providing training, oversight of classroom learning, and tracking progress of enrolled staff
Cross-coordination with multiple internal departments such as accounting, IT, planning, engineering, construction, regulatory, and compliance