Supervisor, Substation Test(North Valley and Sierra)
About The Position
The Supervisor, Substation Test leads teams testing and commissioning protection and control systems across the service territory, as they relate to transmission lines or substations. The role establishes correct maintenance and construction practices for protection and control equipment and oversees protection systems, system testing, and related documentation to meet compliance requirements. The supervisor manages 10–20 direct reports, including IBEW technicians. The role is hybrid and may be based in one of the listed Northern California locations. The posted annual salary range is $136,000–$232,000 in the Bay Area and $129,000–$220,000 elsewhere in California; the actual offer depends on factors including skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Electrical, Instrument and Control, or Electronics, or equivalent related experience that includes installation and maintenance of protective relay and substation equipment.
- At least 8 years of experience calibrating, installing, and performing in-service testing of relay systems.
- At least 3 years of leadership or project management experience.
- At least 6 years of experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining substation equipment.
Responsibilities
- Complete and maintain work documentation and reporting.
- Develop and maintain work relationships, regional contacts, and internal networks.
- Develop or execute action plans to address process deficiencies or employee skill and knowledge gaps, and track progress.
- Manage staff through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.
- Use resources effectively by monitoring technician productivity, ensuring appropriate time charging for maintenance tasks, and monitoring unit cost.
- Monitor and analyze ongoing projects and work efforts; review work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies, provide feedback, follow up, and recommend improvements to appropriate parties.
- Ensure regulated preventative and corrective Substation Test work is completed on schedule and meets quality expectations, while monitoring compliance with standards and specifications.
- Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings and tailboards, and conduct training as needed.
- Identify and pursue productivity improvements and implement work practices that reduce operating costs while meeting corporate and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Make complex field decisions using technical knowledge and experience, considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and system impact; adjust work plans when needed and re-estimate work or reschedule maintenance as necessary.
- Prepare for emergency situations, support company efforts during emergencies, communicate deficiencies in emergency response and preparedness, and resolve issues using appropriate resources.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with transmission and distribution partners in field situations.
- Visit work sites regularly to monitor operations.
- Supervise 10–20 direct reports, including IBEW technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
