Substation Supervisor

City of College Station•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Electrical Substation & Metering Superintendent, the Substation Supervisor supervises and participates in the maintenance, operation, installation, and testing of equipment for electrical substations, high voltage switching stations, high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems. This role involves acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on communications, NERC requirements for testing/maintenance, and other technical fields related to substation operations. The supervisor will also provide training to Substation Technicians, evaluate work procedures to ensure adherence to safety standards and guidelines, and participate in and supervise substation field-related activities performed by in-house technicians and/or contractors.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Applied Science in electrical power distribution or a related technical field
Three (3) years of experience in electrical testing or electric substation work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Texas Driver License
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills
Must maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting the position

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience
Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical/electronic schematics
Knowledge in operation, maintenance, and repair of large DC power systems
Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Knowledge of testing standards and procedures
Knowledge of NERC and ERCOT compliance requirements and reliability standards as related to Electric Substations
Advanced computer application skills
Knowledge of generator and UPS systems
Training with electrical transmission and distribution equipment

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise substation technicians in the daily operation, maintenance, and testing of electrical transmission and distribution substations.
Oversee field execution to ensure quality production of all substation-related work while enforcing organizational safety guidelines and driving full compliance with NERC and ERCOT testing, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Oversee, train, motivate, evaluate, and direct work assigned staff.
Coach direct reports in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of various equipment such controls, voltage regulators, voltage supplies, relays, wiring control panels, etc.; work with employees to correct deficiencies; identify and resolve employee concerns and/or problems; complete performance evaluations; and make hiring, terminating and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
Interface with Operations regarding switching orders, substation upgrades, and configuration changes.
Provide operational support and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, SCADA, Metering, and Relaying, to support integrated substation work and projects.
Develop, maintain, and enforce procedures and processes for the installation, removal, maintenance, operation, and testing of substation/switch station equipment, communications equipment, and supervisory control and data acquisition equipment.
Ensure all substation testing and diagnostic equipment is calibrated to meet established standards and regulatory codes.
Manage, maintain, and populate software tracking systems for substation assets, including the documentation of inspections, maintenance history, equipment testing, equipment condition, and regulatory compliance.
Manage the full lifecycle of substation construction and maintenance projects, including planning, scheduling, budgetary proposal preparation, bid management, vendor selection, and material procurement, ensuring long-lead items align with construction timelines.
Communicate project risks and site requirements to leadership, and maintain accurate, up-to-date as-built plan sets for all facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.