Technical Supervisor Substations Operations

Orange & Rockland Utilities•Spring Valley, NY

3d•$90,000 - $159,700

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the Section Manager, the Technical Supervisor performs basic and moderately complex engineering field design, problem analysis, and planning within Substation Operations. The position conducts field investigations and prepares related reports and test memorandums. It provides technical guidance and field support for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, failure analysis, testing, and restoration of major substation electrical equipment. The role also supervises assigned substation and relay personnel, supports emergency response, and may require travel within the company service territory and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an associated technical field and 3 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering or related operations; alternatively, 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 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.
Valid driver's license.
Ability and willingness to travel within the company service territory as needed.
Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, various shifts, and standby, and be available for off-hour calls.
Must serve in a System Emergency Assignment and work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and at least 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, GIS, instrument transformers, DC systems, and test sets.
Provide field support during substation system and equipment problems; conduct root-cause analyses and investigate equipment failures.
Work with Transmission & Substation Engineering, including Equipment Engineers and/or Relay Engineers, to troubleshoot field issues and determine corrective actions as needed.
Provide information needed to evaluate substation equipment failures.
Report results, periodically review data for developing trends, and recommend corrective action.
Monitor and report on the use of new substation equipment.
Track equipment outages 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 required analyses.
Work independently and with Transmission and Substation Engineering to prepare commissioning or post-repair restoration test procedures.
Provide equipment training to substation personnel as needed.
Supervise assigned substation and relay personnel by 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 the storm plan as required.
Travel within the company service territory as needed and respond to off-hour calls; work extended hours, weekends, holidays, various shifts, and standby as required.