Station Supv

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•$116,255 - $151,133

About The Position

The Station Supervisor oversees assigned crew members performing construction, operation, and maintenance of station equipment and facilities, including circuit breakers, transformers, DC systems, reactive power devices, and switches. The role coordinates field work and the annual work plan while ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements. The supervisor supports outage restoration, equipment-failure and storm response, and construction management and internal labor for transmission and distribution station capital projects. The position also promotes employee development and safe work practices, oversees project estimates and work records, and manages procurement and operational resources.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline and typically 5 years of related work experience; associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology and 8 years of experience in various phases of station construction, operation, and maintenance; or high school education or equivalent and 15 years of work experience in various phases of station construction, operation, and maintenance or related fields.
Strong teamwork skills, including collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, assign, supervise, and coordinate crew field work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of station facilities and related equipment.
Train, develop, and coach employees in safe practices and procedures.
Supervise schedules and work for station equipment construction, operation, and maintenance, and delivery of the annual work plan.
Supervise development of project cost and man-hour estimates for station-related projects.
Authorize General Station work performed by contract forces and verify the work performed.
Assist with and advise on restoration efforts following equipment failures or storms.
Procure equipment, materials, tools, and spare parts for station facilities.
Ensure adherence to established procedures, methods, and standards for safely maintaining transmission facilities.
Ensure compliance with Safety & Health and Environmental audit requirements and develop and follow through on action plans for audit findings.
Supervise records of station maintenance and commissioning activities and other station information to ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and local regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports on crew work activities and equipment.
Recommend personnel promotion, demotion, transfer, selection, and dismissal.
Understand and apply applicable labor agreements or employee handbook supplements.
Maintain the Department of Transportation (DOT) Licensing and Inspection program.
Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process and a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.
Recommend operational changes involving labor, transportation, and equipment.
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities within the work group and promote a strong work culture.