Sr Mgr Elec Services

Consumers Energy•Adrian, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Mgr Elec Services has statewide responsibility for employee safety and overall safe operations of equipment to protect employees and the general public. This role also provides strategic leadership for Protection and Control devices at 1,200 substations (HVD, LVD, strategic customer substations), and for all smart electronic devices on the HVD and LVD Lines. Leads a workforce consisting of field supervision, engineering/technical analysts, and Operation, Maintenance & Construction (OM&C) employees.

Requirements

Knowledge of Electrical Power Systems (protection, controls, operation, maintenance and construction).
Ability to manage a large, statewide organization.
Set, communicate and model expectations.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to set a vision and influence the direction of the organization.
Strong relationship with union safety reps and state council.
Knowledge of working agreement.
Knowledge of the Substation Procedures Manual, Safety Manual and Work Methods Manual.
Ability to read Electrical Wire Diagrams and Schematic Drawings.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology and 7+ years of experience in the maintenance and/or operations of HVD/distribution substations; and commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or design of protection, monitoring, and control systems. Supervisory experience required.
Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology and 9+ years of experience in the maintenance and/or operations of HVD/distribution substations; and commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or design of protection, monitoring, and control systems. Supervisory experience required.
High School diploma and 11+ years of experience in the maintenance and/or operations of HVD/distribution substations; and commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or design of protection, monitoring, and control systems. Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

Establish strong partnerships with HVD Engineering to construct successful projects to enhance the reliability of the electric distribution system
Leadership in the Electric Reliability Rally Room to support SAIDI and work plan adherence goals
Provide direct supervision support, and training to HVD Leadership, assess competencies, knowledge and provide leadership and coaching for growth and development
Assist with project execution budget, forecast, and actual spending while driving enhancement of HVD Lines problem solving and process improvement at various levels of the organization using project controls, metrics, and reporting.