T&D Supervisor I or II - Substations

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. Be Part of Our Story.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

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Be Part of Our Story.

*Do you want to be part of a company culture founded on safety, teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?

*Do you have Electric Utility leadership experience leading large scale substation projects?

*Would you enjoy leading a team of Substation Journeymen to ensure your vision becomes a reality?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, read on. We want to know of your interest. If you apply, you are not just a number, you are a possible team member! Our culture is at the heart of our success, and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of Supervisor - T&D Substation Maintenance and Construction to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.

What you will do

* Responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing the overall operation of the specific Engineering area assigned in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the Utility industry.

* Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to, and facilitates the activities of the assigned work group, including safety, prioritizing, workflow allocation, quality control, staff scheduling, performance reviews and employee relations.

* Develops designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major and minor substation project requirements. Assigned projects may be at voltage levels ranging from 4kV up to 500kV. The primary design responsibilities encompass physical layout of the substations and associated equipment and facilities, major equipment and overall material specification and ordering, equipment factory acceptance, substation design and calculations for power equipment and facilities, wiring and cable design, commissioning checkout creation, and functional checkout. Works closely with the project manager on overall project management from inception to energizing. The role also includes daily focus on maintenance.

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in power or mechanical equipment related classes related field or related field, or equivalent combination of bachelor's degree and work experience.
• Three to five years of relevant experience, preferably professional experience at an electric utility company in an engineering role or illustrate equal competency. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Broad-based business knowledge, including financial analysis and project management and a thorough knowledge of electric utility services, products, service requirements, construction standards, codes, ordinances, franchise agreements, Blue Stake laws, right-of-way and easements.
• Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Maximo and/or other Work Management Systems, WinIGS and Microsoft Project are a plus.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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