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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Substation Supervisor to lead a team of represented employees responsible for the operation, maintenance, and construction of our electrical substations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in substation equipment and systems, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a unionized workforce.

The primary purpose of this job family position is to plan, organize and direct field personnel engaged in the operation, maintenance, and construction of electric substations and ancillary equipment of the We Energies Electric Distribution System, the American Transmission Company (ATC) Electric Transmission System, the We Energies Power Generation’s Power Plant Fleet, in Southeastern Wisconsin. This position supervises represented employees in various occupations who perform all construction and maintenance work within WE substations.

This position Supervises represented employees in various occupations who perform: a.) preventative maintenance, b.) corrective maintenance, c.) new substation construction, d.) existing substation modifications, e.) substation equipment switching, f.) miscellaneous electrical system construction and maintenance work, and g.) miscellaneous electrical system construction and maintenance work in customer owned substations. 

• Establishes goals and objectives for their assigned  Maintenance and/or Construction  group with respect to work to be performed, personnel qualifications and costs.  Directs employees and makes decisions regarding work activities to accomplish these goals.
• Provides leadership to their assigned Maintenance and/or Construction group by conducting operational meetings and interfacing with multiple entities both internal and external to We Energies on operational, maintenance and design matters concerning electrical substation equipment and ancillary equipment.  
• Identify training needs and implement training plans for the effective development and utilization of assigned personnel.  
• Perform administrative functions of a first line supervisor including time sheet approval, coaching, counseling, administering discipline, performing employee reviews, etc.
• Compliance with OSHA, We Energies Protective Card Procedures, Safety Rules and Programs including conducting safety meetings, performing field safety audits, identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing corrective actions, and conducting accident investigations. 
• Identifies best practices relative to implementing the We Energies and ATC maintenance and inspection program to maximize the value of work performed and minimize the risk, all within a limited budget.  
• Communicates with personnel about changes to schedule, availability of personnel, site readiness, readiness of work for release, and the like.  Participates in managing overtime with a focus on cost containment, while maintaining optimal service.  
• Communicates with personnel to discuss assignments, changing priorities and system needs and make decisions concerning how and what work is to be done, to ensure that schedules are kept and customer commitments are met.
• Prepares labor hour estimates for construction projects based on defined and undefined work scopes to assist in the budgeting and project approval processes.  
• Investigates and follows-up on system significant events including recommendations to prevent recurrence.  
• Review and approve practices, procedures and guidelines for the performance of field activities associated with maintenance and installation of substation equipment and ancillary equipment. 

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• 5 years’ experience in electric design, construction and maintenance or 3 years supervisory experience in a related operations environment, preferably in more than one functional and/or geographic area and with demonstrated success in leading teams, exhibiting strong customer focus and setting strategic direction.
• Good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building. A supervisor shall have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, and contractors. Strong communication and organizational skills are a benefit.
• Sound understanding of the theory, maintenance and operation of: power transformers, load tap changers, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, protection relaying and control systems, batteries, battery chargers, auxiliary AC systems, surge arresters, bus conductors, connections, disconnects, fuses, hydraulic and vacuum/ SF6 reclosers, SCADA & EMS. Any experience with any or all of these systems is a plus.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency as required for the position.
• Demonstrated competence in the electric substation field including a broad understanding of the electric utility industry. Specific understanding of NERC regulatory requirements is also a must. Candidates should have a sound overall knowledge of residential, commercial and industrial maintenance and construction methods and practices through work experience

• Bachelors Degree in Electric Technology, Electrical Engineering or related discipline is a plus