Manager, Substation Engineering

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636 

 

$134,480.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.  Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of an Engineering Department, coordinating with consultants, contractors, district operations, system maintenance and SCADA to communicate project scope, project details and budget parameters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate project scope, details and budget parameters to District Operations, System Maintenance and SCADA
• Conduct engineering analysis of distribution system, load forecasting, power quality, material standards, construction standards, transmission and substations
• Develop budget for capital improvement projects
• Coordinate and evaluate construction projects
• Ensure North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance
• Design or provide significant input to system improvement projects, especially underground subdivisions
• Coordinate with consultants, members, consultants, developers and government entities on all projects
• Coordinate compliance with standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Implement systems with provisions for continuity of operations during any disaster recovery or other emergency situations
• Resolve member complaints and answer members’ questions regarding department management policies and procedures
• Supervise the work of staff, consultants and contractors to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management

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• Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
• Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided
• Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
• Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
• Develop and review operating procedures
• Develop and manage department budget
• Establish work priorities and activities
• Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action
• Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting