Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance oversees technicians who install, maintain, test, repair, replace, and troubleshoot substation equipment across Duquesne Light’s transmission and distribution networks. The supervisor is responsible for safe work practices, staff training and development, daily work planning and scheduling, performance measures, inspection and maintenance programs, and compliance with regulatory requirements and collective bargaining agreements. The role also coordinates with substation support groups to investigate equipment failures, assess damage and outage duration, and direct repairs to minimize downtime. The supervisor ensures the department has the procedures, tools, test equipment, parts, vehicles, and other resources needed for its work. The position is based onsite at Woods Run in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and includes storm team duties as assigned. All non-union employees serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in electric utility field operations, concentrated in substation maintenance and construction; a combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.
Experience working in a bargaining unit environment.
Familiarity with OSHA and industrial safety practices.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lead, communicate, motivate, and drive organizational change and improvement.
Proven ability to make accurate decisions and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and information systems knowledge, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Sound management practices and commitment to teamwork.

Nice To Haves

A university or college degree is preferred; a combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices and oversee training criteria for Electrical Maintenance technicians in the Substation department.
Plan, schedule, and supervise daily work activities for employees in the Substation Electrical Maintenance department.
Establish and maintain performance measures to optimize productivity.
Oversee substation equipment inspection and maintenance programs.
Ensure the Electrical Maintenance group adheres to regulatory and compliance standards.
Oversee and support substation equipment testing, repairs, and replacements.
Analyze equipment failures and collaborate with substation support groups to assess damage and estimated outage duration.
Direct repair work to minimize downtime.
Ensure the department has the procedures, tools, test equipment, parts, vehicles, and other resources needed for daily activities.
Ensure department work practices and procedures comply with the collective bargaining agreement.
Train and develop staff, plan workflow, direct resources toward process improvement, and lead workflow changes and implementations for the direct team.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Perform storm team duties as assigned.