Supervisor - Substation Operations
Core
Supervise and plan skilled workers for the construction, maintenance, and operation of transmission and distribution substations, ensuring safety and reliability compliance.
Role type
Senior Substation Operations Supervisor
Builds
Reliable electric power delivery systems and substation infrastructure
Domain
Electric utility / Power transmission and distribution
Required skills
Substation operations management, Preventative Maintenance program implementation, NERC/NPCC compliance, Switching and tagging coordination, Project management, Budget administration, Safety incident investigation, Performance evaluation, Contract personnel supervision, Emergency response coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of IEC 61850 protocol, Substation automation systems, SCADA systems, Electric power systems physics, Blueprint reading, HVAC and energy management systems
Technologies
WMS, CMS, OMS, SAP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and assign work to substation operations personnel; Coordinate construction, modification, and maintenance projects; Implement reliability-focused Preventative Maintenance programs; Coordinate switching and tagging activities; Provide technical support for outage requests and problem investigations; Train personnel on protection devices and safety practices; Evaluate employee performance; Lead incident command structure during storms and emergencies; Supervise contract personnel and maintain equipment documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management duties
