Electrical Equipment Superintendent

The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification or is similar or closely related to another duty statement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Duties

1. Plans organizes directs and coordinates transmission and distribution system operations and controls; testing servicing and repair of electrical equipment meters and substation equipment such as circuit breakers voltage regulators and reclosers; installation calibration testing and repair of all types of meters and instruments; SCADA system and radio communication system operation and maintenance.
2. Directs operation maintenance construction and upgrades of substations and related equipment; supervises high-voltage switching (up to 115 kV) live-line (hot-stick/rubber-glove) procedures in compliance with safety standards (NEC NFPA 70E Cal-OSHA Title 8).
3. Reviews work progress and problems with subordinate supervisors.
4. Supervises development of asset lifecycle maintenance plans electrical system designs drawings and schematic documentation.
5. Administers consultant and vendor contracts; develops scopes evaluates proposals monitors deliverables and enforces performance.
6. Leads and participates in live-line switching and switching safety zone procedures following NFPA 70E practices.
7. Prepares plans drawings specifications and estimates for revenue and non-revenue metering installations.
8. Administers equipment and supply procurement request activities.
9. Prepares various studies and reports regarding the use of equipment work methods materials services and administrative improvements.
10. Ensures adherence to and application of established safe work practices and procedures.
11. Coordinates operation and maintenance of the Northern California Power Agencys combustion turbine installation located in Alameda; supervises training of personnel in the operation and maintenance of that facility.
12. Prepares and administers section budgets; prepares plans and cost data for the budget and departments General Plan.
13. Prepares and manages multi-year Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) including budget forecasting and alignment with long-term utility strategies.
14. Supervises trains and evaluates assigned staff.

Other Duties
15. Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor office or station environment and outdoor environment while performing fieldwork. Outdoor work may be performed in close proximity to electrical high voltage line and equipment open trenches and heights associated with construction.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls as required;respond to 24/7 on-call rotations and emergency utility incidents.
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions; extreme cold or extreme heat.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• Travel by City vehicle within City limits to City work sites locations and meetings to conduct work.
• Noise level is usually moderate ambient office sounds such as speaking working office equipment and software. Can be loud noises due to hazards and/or in an emergency or field situation.
• May interact with upset staff and/or private and public representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate objects controls and/or tools such as but not limited to a computer computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift push or pull up to 90 lbs.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop crouch squat crawl walk; twist and bend from the waist.
• Fieldwork may involve mobility on uneven terrain and climbing scaling or descending electrical poles trenches obstacles and/or structures to identify problems or hazards. May occasionally operate construction and/or electrical equipment when performing duties such navigating in confined spaces work near electrical poles or substations etc.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and communicate in person and by telephone.