Senior Manager, Technical Services (Substation/Relay)

About the position

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining transmission and distribution substations, while managing reliability and safety. Additionally, this position will oversee system protection functions and system studies. Develop and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and support other departments. Provide strategic leadership and direction to manage operational efficiency and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation operations, maintenance, and relay improvements.
• Review and approve maintenance practices and programs.
• Recommend capital improvements to enhance service and productivity.
• Develop organizational structure and staffing plans.
• Review unscheduled repairs and outage trends to improve system reliability.
• Implement best practices and performance indicators.
• Prioritize system operations support, additionally during disturbances.
• Develop work standards and performance review criteria.
• Recommend and manage collective bargaining unit agreements (CBA).
• Implement and support Safety Programs.
• Conduct system studies for capacity and security.
• Manage and support divisions using Association software.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility engineering, protective relay application, and system operation.
• Experience in computer assisted steady state with dynamic response analysis and microprocessor relay application.
• Experience related to electrical systems, post disturbance analysis and report preparation.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional documented specialized training in electric utility transmission and generation analysis and performance.
• Knowledge of RUS construction specifications and design requirements.
• Familiarity with the effects of cold weather on the operating parameters of substation equipment.
• Effective supervisor with the ability to provide technical training to subordinates.

Benefits

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision coverage paid for by Chugach Electric.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Telemedicine services.
• 401K Plan.
• Defined Benefit (Pension).
• Retirement Investment services.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric.
• Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care).
• 20 days vacation for first year of employment.
• 9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• MetLife Will Preparation.