Operating Supervisor (1H) - Engineering and Planning - Distribution Engineering Equipment

Overview

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise technicians conducting testing and analysis of distribution system equipment, including transformers, network protectors, capacitor banks, and associated instrumentation.
• Ensure training compliance and foster employee development.
• Plan work and establish schedules to meet goals. Understand and improve work process flow.
• Oversee equipment failure analysis for network transformers and network protectors. Determine root causes of failure, track and trend failure data.
• Work with engineers to develop and improve equipment and maintenance programs to prevent equipment failures.
• Ensure work meets specifications and quality standards of department.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders such as Distribution Engineering, Transformer Shop, Technical Service, Field Groups, Supply Chain, and Field Services to prioritise and coordinate work.
• Ensures that direct reports work in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor, control, and improve employee productivity and performance, using standardized reporting metrics.
• Update operating procedures and engineering specifications as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and with 2 years of value-added work experience

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering and with 2 years relevant work experience in operating or technical role

• Must have excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills Required
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment and render sound business decisions Required
• Must be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and handle multiple concorrent assignments Required
• Must be computer proficient. Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint Required
• Must possess strong knowledge of Access, SharePoint, and SQL data structures Required
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with both internal and external customers, support staff, and various levels of management Required
• Electric Operations engineering field, or operations experience Preferred

• Ability to inspire and develop staff
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

• Driver's License Required

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed
• Position requires extensive walking, ladder climbing, and working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Position requires ability to enter sub-surface structures to inspect electrical equipment.
• Must be computer proficient. Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint required. Strong knowledge of Access, Sharepoint, and SQL data structures preferred.
• Must be available for storm and emergency response situations and be willing and able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.