Maintenance & Construction Supervisor

Ameren•Mattoon, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Maintenance and Construction Supervisor leads the day-to-day maintenance, repair and construction of contracted transmission and distribution substations, distribution automation installations; and associated protection, controls and data communications equipment and facilities. Key responsibilities include: Oversee contractor crews as required. Maintain a schedule and coordinate labor, equipment, and material deliveries. Responsibilities include daily contact with contractor supervisory personnel to assess manpower, equipment, tools and material needs for specific projects. Also address contractor productivity and quality issues including overtime requirements, work quality, and jobsite safety. Complete Project Management tasks. Maintain oversight of contractor field activities to verify reasonable crew sizes and man-hours worked, and proper equipment and tools utilization. Review and approve contractor billings in API and/or OTTC. Administer job working rules, SAWS requests, Workman’s Protection Assurance (WPA), traffic control, road permits, OSHA and environmental regulations, and applicable Ameren operating procedures. Interpret and convey Ameren provided design specifications, drawings and job instructions to contractor personnel. Provide constructability review of specifications and drawings to ensure effective utilization of construction materials, resources and techniques; and facilitate design change decisions to avoid cost overruns or schedule delays. Identify and evaluate contract change requirements and facilitate contract addenda when necessary. Document all field changes to record as-built conditions and follow procedures to incorporate these changes in records revisions. Interact with property owners, other utilities, and regulatory and permitting authorities as required for access to and construction work on Ameren property. Loading relay results into Powerbase.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years journeyman lineman, electrician, or technician experience required without Degree; preferably with three or more years of experience substation and/or relay maintenance or construction experience.
Five or more years of experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of substation or relay facilities or sub transmission/distribution lines required with Degree.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, general computer skills, proficiency with mobile devices, and proficiency with project construction schedules required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred.
Previous utility supervisory experience preferred.
Strong leadership, management, analytical, communication and human relations skills preferred.
Must be adaptable and flexible.
Project and/or Construction Management skills preferred.
Basic knowledge of APImaging, Maximo, SAWs, Powerbase, OTTC, and ArcGIS, systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee contractor crews as required.
Maintain a schedule and coordinate labor, equipment, and material deliveries.
Address contractor productivity and quality issues including overtime requirements, work quality, and jobsite safety.
Complete Project Management tasks.
Maintain oversight of contractor field activities to verify reasonable crew sizes and man-hours worked, and proper equipment and tools utilization.
Review and approve contractor billings in API and/or OTTC.
Administer job working rules, SAWS requests, Workman’s Protection Assurance (WPA), traffic control, road permits, OSHA and environmental regulations, and applicable Ameren operating procedures.
Interpret and convey Ameren provided design specifications, drawings and job instructions to contractor personnel.
Provide constructability review of specifications and drawings to ensure effective utilization of construction materials, resources and techniques; and facilitate design change decisions to avoid cost overruns or schedule delays.
Identify and evaluate contract change requirements and facilitate contract addenda when necessary.
Document all field changes to record as-built conditions and follow procedures to incorporate these changes in records revisions.
Interact with property owners, other utilities, and regulatory and permitting authorities as required for access to and construction work on Ameren property.
Loading relay results into Powerbase.