Technical Supervisor Substations Operations

Con Edison•Spring Valley, NY

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the Section Manager, the Technical Supervisor performs basic- and moderate-complexity assignments in engineering field design, problem analysis, and planning within Substation Operations. The role conducts field investigations and prepares related reports and test memorandums. The position provides technical guidance and field support for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of major substation electrical equipment. It works closely with Transmission & Substation Engineering to evaluate issues, recommend corrective actions, monitor equipment performance and availability, prepare procedures, and train substation personnel. The Technical Supervisor also supervises assigned substation or relay personnel and supports emergency management and storm response as required. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an associated technical field and 3 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering or related operations; or an associate’s degree in engineering or an associated technical field and 6 years of such experience.
Related operations experience includes developing and applying technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Experience and/or knowledge of substation layout and major equipment, including breakers, switches, and substation steel.
Ability to interpret test results, one-line diagrams, and schematic drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical, technical, and computer skills.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment.
Required driver’s license.
Able and willing to travel within the Company service territory as needed.
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, various shifts, and stand-by, and availability for off-hour calls.
Ability to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a minimum of 8 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering or related operations.
Ability to write substation and relay maintenance procedures and coordinate engineering projects and assignments.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; a New York and New Jersey P.E. license, or being in the process of qualifying for a license, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and support during operation and maintenance of major substation electrical equipment, including circuit breakers, power transformers, switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations, instrument transformers, DC systems, and test sets.
Provide field support to substation operations when system or equipment problems occur, and perform root cause analysis and investigations of equipment failures.
Work with Transmission & Substation Engineering, including equipment and relay engineers, to troubleshoot field issues and determine corrective actions as conditions warrant.
Provide information needed to evaluate substation equipment failures; report results and periodically review data for trends; recommend corrective action.
Monitor and report on use of new equipment in substations.
Track equipment out of service and repairs to help ensure equipment availability during critical load periods.
Attend departmental meetings and serve on committees as required.
Assist in preparing operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
Conduct and participate in field evaluations and analyses of equipment or system maloperations; prepare failure analysis reports and other analyses as required.
Work independently and with Transmission and Substation Engineering to prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post-repair restoration.
Provide equipment training to substation personnel as needed.
Supervise assigned substation or relay personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, setting performance expectations, coaching and developing employees, addressing performance issues, and providing input into or completing performance evaluations.
Assume responsibility for team performance and operational coverage as needed.
Participate in Company emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
Travel within the Company service territory as needed and fulfill the assigned System Emergency Assignment, including off-hours emergency work.