Supervisor Electrical Maintenance

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Location: OnsiteMcKeesport Service Center McKeesport PA

Summary:

The Supervisor Electrical Maintenance oversees the technicians responsible for installing maintaining and troubleshooting substation equipment within substations for Duquesne Lights transmission and distribution networks. They ensure field crews follow safety protocols project timelines compliance regulations and technical specifications while coordinating with engineering teams to resolve issues. This role requires strong leadership technical and mechanical aptitude and the ability to manage multiple projects across various locations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe work practices and oversee training criteria for Electrical Maintenance technicians in the Substation department.
• Plan schedule and supervise the daily work activities of employees in the Substation Electrical Maintenance department and establish and maintain performance measures to optimize productivity.
• Oversee substation equipment inspection maintenance programs.
• Ensure Electrical Maintenance groups adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Oversee and support substation equipment testing repairs and replacements.
• Analyze failures and collaborate with substation support groups to determine extent of damage and estimated outage duration including the ability to direct repair work to minimize down time.
• Ensure department is outfitted by procuring procedures tools test equipment parts vehicle etc. necessary for daily activities.
• Ensure work practices and procedures in the department are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Storm team duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field and 5 years of experience in the electric utility field operations environment with a concentration in substation maintenance and construction required. A combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in a bargaining unit environment.

• Familiar with OSHA and industrial safety practices.

• Valid Drivers License Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Although combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered a university or college degree is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• A highly driven self-motivated and enthusiastic leader capable of communicating motivating and driving an organization toward change and positive improvement.
• Proven ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and information system knowledge with experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and continually meet deadlines.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment for all team members.
• Exhibit sound management practices skills and a total commitment to teamwork.

Scope

Primary focus is on day to day management of operational execution for areas managed. Trains and develops staff. Plans the work flow. Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement. Leads work flow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues are undefined and require detailed info gathering analysis and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address work flow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but arent limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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