Electrical Distribution Supervisor

What You Can Expect

As the Electrical Distribution Supervisor you will lead the operations and maintenance team responsible for the University of Iowas campus electrical distribution systems.

This skilled team installs maintains and repairs the infrastructure that powers world-class medical care groundbreaking research Division I athletics and classrooms shaping the next generation. Your role ensures reliable service for one of the Midwests leading university campuses in a stable year-round operation.

You will oversee maintenance planning assign daily tasks and drive continuous improvement in safety compliance and documentation.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop the team responsible for installing operating troubleshooting calibration repairs and maintaining electric utility substations and distribution systems including medium-voltage breakers switchgear transformers cabling and plant electrical equipment (motors starters and controls) up to 15KV
• Plan and coordinate work by determining job sequences safety procedures procuring materials scheduling outages and directing outage restoration during unplanned events
• Ensure reliable operations by managing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities of Electrical Distribution to achieve reliability and quality of service standards required recommending staffing plans and driving efficiency while controlling costs
• Champion safety and compliance promoting a strong safety culture and implementing corporate policies and directives
• Optimize asset performance by collaborating with the Distribution management team to develop maintenance practices and capital projects that enhance the operability and reliability with a focus on preventative and predictive maintenance using CMMS
• Support staff development through training interpreting and assist with maintenance of technical documentation (wiring diagrams schematics system logs drawings and utility systems) and fostering continuous improvement
• Provide on-call coverage as part of a scheduled rotation for emergency response when required

What Youll Bring

• Minimum High school diploma or GED; State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license. Licensure from other states will be considered for reciprocity
• Journey-level electrician with seven (7) years in the trade including apprenticeship and at least three (3) years working with high voltage (600V15kV) in utility power plant or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of electric utility systems equipment tools troubleshooting methods and electrical codes including local state and national standards
• Deep understanding of occupational hazards safety precautions and compliance programs for environments such as confined spaces aerial/elevated locations extreme temperature conditions excavations and other environmentally caused conditions
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation; perform basic math; and maintain accurate records
• Skilled in analyzing system issues recommending improvements implementing changes and training team members
• Effective oral and written communication skills for collaborating with staff vendors suppliers students staff general public and stakeholders and ability to follow and convey instructions clearly

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a works siteon a daily basis
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license/clean driving record; for the use of company vehicle to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to stand walk climb (ladders stairs ramps) kneel push pull and lift at least 50 lbs; perform repetitive motions; and work in confined spaces and elevated areas
• Corrected eyesight to 20/40 for reading instruments and manuals; ability to hear alarms and detect equipment noise changes
• Must be able to wear PPE including respirators fall protection hardhat safety shoes and safety glasses
• Ability to use computers and standard software maintain accurate records and follow oral and written instructions
• This position consists of 20% of outdoor work while performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $88000 $136045 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE

ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC) a joint venture between ENGIE Meridiam and Hannon Armstrong to operate maintain and enhance the universitys Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture ENGIE designs builds operates and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe reliable cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam electricity chilled water and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.