Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance oversees the technicians responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting substation equipment within substations for Duquesne Light's transmission and distribution networks. They ensure field crews follow safety protocols, project timelines, compliance regulations, and technical specifications while coordinating with engineering teams to resolve issues. This role requires strong leadership, technical and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects across various locations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in the electric utility field operations environment with a concentration in substation maintenance and construction required.
Experience working in a bargaining unit environment.
Familiar with OSHA and industrial safety practices.
Valid Driver’s License Required.
A highly driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic leader capable of communicating, motivating, and driving an organization toward change and positive improvement.
Proven ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and information system knowledge with experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to balance competing priorities and continually meet deadlines.
Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment for all team members.
Exhibit sound management practices, skills, and a total commitment to teamwork.
Trains and develops staff.
Plans the work flow.
Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement.
Leads work flow changes and implementations for direct team.
Makes decisions that address work flow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Nice To Haves

A university or college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices and oversee training criteria for Electrical Maintenance technicians in the Substation department.
Plan, schedule, and supervise the daily work activities of employees in the Substation Electrical Maintenance department and establish and maintain performance measures to optimize productivity.
Oversee substation equipment inspection maintenance programs.
Ensure Electrical Maintenance group’s adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
Oversee and support substation equipment testing, repairs, and replacements.
Analyze failures and collaborate with substation support groups to determine extent of damage and estimated outage duration, including the ability to direct repair work to minimize down time.
Ensure department is outfitted by procuring procedures, tools, test equipment, parts, vehicle, etc. necessary for daily activities.
Ensure work practices and procedures in the department are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Storm team duties as assigned.
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.