Manager of Engineering and Operations

POSITION TITLE: Manager of Engineering and Operations (Newly Created Position!)

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Engineering

OBJECTIVES:

Ensures that the Citizens Electric system is kept in compliance with needed regulatory testing, oversee system maintenance, provide expertise on complex technical problems, and serve as a liaison with Engineering and Operation groups.

SUPERVISES:

GIS Technician and AMI/Automation Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Forecasts, schedules, and tracks required substation equipment and relay testing per the CEC work plan. Directs the daily work of the Lineman Technician group completing these efforts, providing expertise and material procurement assistance. Reviews periodic inspection reports of CEC assets and makes necessary adjustments.
2. Ownership of NERC compliance training, testing, and reporting as needed. Forecasts, schedules, and tracks required NERC testing within the CEC system. Serves as a member on the CEC - WVPA NERC Compliance committee, attending necessary training and becomes a subject matter expert for CEC on NERC issues, with the support from the VP of Engineering.
3. Creates and reviews system switching orders and supports field switching as needed.
4. Supervises the recloser and regulator maintenance programs.
5. Ownership of the mobile substations, ensuring they are well maintained and ready for service. Assists in the mobilization of the units, coordinating needed resources with operations and/or engineering departments.
6. Manage special projects, including contractors, as needed.
7. Prepares required operating reports including: work plans for the bulk electric system and non-bulk electric system, project summary overview, and scoping documents for RFQ's. Verifies completed construction and maintenance for workmanship, cost, and conformity to required specifications.
8. Assists the Safety Director with investigations of employee accidents, injuries, near misses and possible property damage claims.
9. Perform 24/7 "on-call" duty assignments as a condition of employment when scheduled and/or to assist other on-call personnel. May fill in for "on-call" duty for District Superintendent as needed.
10. Attends training, conferences and meetings that will provide additional knowledge in the areas of leadership, managing others, updated technical skills, NERC compliance and other recommended topics for personal development and the ongoing improvement of the organization.
11. Assists in ensuring that employees under their supervision are properly trained in accordance with the qualifications and requirements of their position descriptions. Offers other training recommendations based on employee skills and interests.
12. Promotes, develops, and maintains good morale and team spirit by appropriate delegation, coaching and counseling, performance appraisals and recognition of achievements, effective training, and safety meetings.
13. Demonstrates a positive work ethic and sets an example for other employees to follow in teamwork, service excellence, and job safety.
14. Understands the importance of, and agrees to, representing Citizens Electric Corporation in a professional and positive manner in all settings and times.
15. All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Electrical Engineering degree preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and/or training may be considered in lieu of formal education.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in the office and in the field. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration. May be required to work outside of normal work hours and travel overnight. Must work overtime as required.

GEOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS:

Due to civil and community development and emergency response time, the company preference is that the person fulfilling this position lives within the district in which he/she reports.