Substation Electrician Supervisor

Position Information Posting Title Substation Electrician Supervisor Job Requisition Number AE502557 Position Number 105597 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Electric System - Field Ops Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years or relevant work experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment. Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record. Notes to Applicants Position Description:This position will supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Substation Electricians that maintain Austin Energy''s substation infrastructure. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. Assessments:Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. This position requires pre-employment screening under NERC CIP. Driving Requirement:This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire license and/or with a tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin''s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Pay Range Commensurate Hours Monday through Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm. This position is considered an Essential position. Please see Notes to Applicants below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements. Job Close Date 12/08/2021 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2526 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758 Preferred Qualifications Experience leading or supervising a power utility substation crew Experience using an Asset Management System such as Cascade Experience with Infrared technology and reporting Experience with Dissolved Gas Analysis processes and reviewing DGA reports Experience with NERC regulations and audits Experience working in a power utility substation construction and maintenance environment Experience with electric utility safety practices and procedures, and experience promoting safety in a leadership role Strong understanding of electrical power systems and experience with problem evaluation Skill and experience with reviewing and interpreting blueprints and schematics for power utility applications Skill and experience with communicating technical and general information orally and in writing Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel 2016 or later Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.1. Assigns, organizes, and monitors task completion for workgroup.2. Interprets, explains and enforces City policies, procedures, building codes, specifications and ordinances.3. Communicates with schedulers and project managers regarding projects. Works closely with engineering to provide input on design issues.4. Monitors safety issues for work group.5. Supervises the repair, installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, diagnostic analysis, or removal of electric utility substation equipment including substation transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, motor operators, bus work, substation batteries, chargers, and control cabinets.6. Analyzes and troubleshoots various substation alarms and guide substation electricians in appropriate actions necessary to facilitate repairs.7. Provides input into the development of Capital and O&M budgets.8. Assures compliance to ISO registration requirements.Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:Responsible for the full range of employee supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of Transmission and Substation design and construction standards. Knowledge of applicable Austin Energy and OSHA safety regulations. Knowledge of local environmental requirements for construction and maintenance activities. Knowledge of relaying to understand the zones of protection and function of each type of relay. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Skill in estimating time, material and labor for job assigned. Skill in oral and written communications. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to determine the cause of relay operations, clearing of faults and re-energizing of substation after a fault condition. Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, and written specifications. Ability to work in field conditions, temperature extremes, and other inclement weather conditions. Ability to work in hi-voltage environment up to and including 362KV. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with subordinates, management, city employees, and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of relevant work experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)? Yes No * This position is classified as an "essential" position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * This position requires a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with a Tanker endorsement. Do you have a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with a Tanker endorsement or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with a Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City''s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience leading or supervising a power utility substation crew. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience using an Asset Management System such as Cascade. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with Infrared technology and reporting. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with Dissolved Gas Analysis processes and reviewing DGA reports. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with NERC regulations and audits. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience working in a power utility substation construction and maintenance environment. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with electric utility safety practices and procedures, and experience promoting safety in a leadership role. (Open Ended Question) * In concise detail, describe your understanding of electrical power systems and your experience with problem evaluation. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience reviewing and interpreting blueprints and schematics for power utility applications. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience communicating technical and general information orally and in writing. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word and Excel? Basic: create/edit simple documents & spreadsheets Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another No experience with Microsoft Word or Excel Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents

Created: 2021-11-29