Overview Regional Engineering is seeking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor to join its Management Team. The successful candidate must be energetic and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our Code of Conduct and The Way We Work. Must demonstrate a high energy level and promote a positive work ethic and customer service mentality in support of our corporate values and mission. Experience with distribution electrical equipment is preferred. Candidate must demonstrate leadership ability, computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, must have good written and oral communication skills as well as good organizational skills. The candidate must also be detail oriented and be able to be flexible in handling multiple assignments and deadlines as required. Additionally, the candidate must have a strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Perform safety talks, OJTs, and ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for subordinates.
- Ensure safe work practices and environmental considerations are followed in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
- Supervise designers and other subordinate titled personnel in the design, reinforcement and expansion of the electrical distribution system
- Provide instruction and guidance in the development of construction layouts, service determinations, system reinforcement and reliability upgrades, system performance analysis, power quality analysis, asset replacement and maintenance, and system interference projects all within compliance of operating procedures, engineering specifications and company policies.
- Review and approve distribution system layouts, before & after sketches, and feeder maps to ensure compliance with operating procedures, engineering specifications and company policies.
- Direct preparation of appropriations for project funding related to major projects.
- Review progress of various projects to ensure completion within required timeframe and budget.
- Direct and track the activities required to update all distribution maps including M&S plates, C&DO plates, and feeder prints within required timeframes.
- Enforce good housekeeping practices and ensures subordinates work activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely and professional progress and completion of various projects.
- Plan, organize, schedule and assign work activities to personnel to meet operational needs, customer service requirements and departmental goals.
- Ensure that technical and customer excellence are of highest priorities when developing distribution system solutions.
- Assess subordinate training needs and address as required.
- Responsible for on-going evaluation of employee performance to ensure adherence to Company design specifications, and that employees meet or exceed productivity expectations.
- Promote consistency in work practices within team and department.
- Provide individual and supervisory engineering support during distribution system contingency.
- Provide off hour and weekend support in the event of storms, system contingencies, or customer outages.
- Represent the company at meetings with customers, contractors, governmental officials, consulting engineers, lawyers and other company personnel regarding the electric distribution system.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining contract and participates in union negotiations at the first line supervisor level.
- Able and willing to travel within Company service territory as needed.
- Perform other tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Technology and 2 years Must have 2 years of Engineering work experience
Relevant Work Experience
- Experience with distribution electrical equipment Preferred
- Supervisory Experience Preferred
- Understanding of the Work Management System and Logica software Preferred
- Distribution Engineering experience including distribution design, computerized layout design, company mapping systems, DOCs estimating, budget preparation and PVL Preferred
- Knowledge of Electric Operations, which includes equipment, cable and splicing, associated with underground and/or overhead installation and associated constructon standards Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Possesses strong technical aptitude
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
- Ability to read small print and symbols
Additional Physical Demands
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Walking, climbing, driving and site visits are required
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to travel within the Company's service territory
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