Electric Field Superintendent

Electric Field Superintendent

The Westerville Electric Division is seeking an Electric Field Superintendent with strong maintenance and construction project experience, and service-oriented skills to join a tight-knit team of ~47 full-time employees. To see and hear more about the Westerville Electric Division, watch the video linked HERE. Our team cannot wait to work alongside you.

Under the general direction of the Electric Utility Manager, this position oversees the maintenance and construction projects of the Electric Division.

Essential functions of work include:

• Plan and coordinate maintenance and construction projects for the Electric Division; communicate with engineering and operations personnel to establish project timelines; review work orders and daily work requests; schedule work crews; prioritize and assign work orders to line supervisors; collaborate with other departments and community organizations; ensure job safety and proper training; supervise construction; prepare reports and conduct follow-up on equipment, personnel, and system configuration needs.
• Oversee supervisors, maintenance, construction, and seasonal staff; interview, recommend for hire, and train staff; conduct annual performance evaluations; approve leave and overtime; take and recommend disciplinary action; review and approve time records or reports for payroll; maintain personnel records.
• Write specifications for projects and purchasing; order supplies, equipment, and materials; ensure proper equipment and materials are available; ensure proper maintenance and replacement of equipment; locate supplies and parts necessary to perform specific projects.
• Oversee the development and implementation of safety policies and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Handle service calls and complaints from the public; interact and coordinate with utility companies, sub-contractors, and other agencies; perform follow-up inspection and review of work completed; oversee and inspect work performed by sub-contractors; handle emergency power problems to restore power immediately.
• Attend project progress meetings sponsored by the City, developers, and other utilities pertaining to Electric Division facilities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment operated includes: computer, printers, copier, telephone, and other standard business office equipment, motor vehicles, and computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, SCADA, GIS, City Works, etc.).

Physical requirements/work environment include: ascending and/or descending ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; working on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts, fire trucks); exposure to possible injury as a result of electrical shock; exposure to possible injury as a result of falling from high places; contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; exposure to potentially vicious animals; exposure to life threatening situations;

exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions.

Minimum requirements of work include:

• Completion of high school diploma or GED; and
• Over eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical maintenance and construction including 3 years of supervisory experience;
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy, a Journeyman Lineworker apprenticeship or certification preferred, and a Commercial Driver's License Class A preferred.
• Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of: principles and practices of electric power line system construction, operation, and maintenance, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of an electrical distribution system, safety practices and procedures, electric theory, department budget planning and development, safe and correct use of heavy equipment, hand and power tools, office practice and procedures, English grammar and spelling, records management, supervisory principles and…