Distribution and Substation Superintendent

General Function:

Responsible supervisory work involved in directing the daily work activities of persons engaged in designing, maintaining & constructing the Municipal Electric Substation & Distribution System.

The D&S Superintendent is responsible for the direction and supervision of substation & metering crews & engineering personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Electric Utilities with considerable judgment allowed in the performance of daily routine tasks, work orders, etc.

 Work is evaluated based upon observation of work results, review of reports, and through conferences with superiors.

 Reports To:                                                             Supervisory Responsibilities:

Director of Electric Utilities                All positions under Engineering, System Protection & Metering

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, directs, and controls the work activities of substation, metering and locating crews engaged in the construction, maintenance & repair of substation & metering related equipment and the locating of underground facilities.
•  Coordinates, directs and controls the work of the engineering personnel. 
• Analyzes the needs for infrastructure capital projects and works with their staff to properly plan and execute the plans to meet future growth in electrical demand. 
• Exercises responsibility for the safety of assigned personnel and equipment and for the proper care and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles. 
• Initiates corrective action as required. 
• Performs personal inspection of the work activities and results of assigned personnel. 
• Assesses the training needs of employees under their supervision, develops training plans and ensures implementation of the proper training of assigned personnel. 
• Maintains proper records and reports according to accepted departmental procedures. 
• Coordinates with superiors on the switching and load conditions of distribution circuits related to line & equipment maintenance and construction activities. 
• Coordinates with developers and General Foreman for Line Crews to meet customer in service dates.
• Must be able to respond to emergency call outs at all times. 
• Prepares drawings as needed for system improvements or expansions. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by superiors.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.