Transmission Supervisor

Job description

Summary Accountable for the daily management and coordination of NYPA’s overall operations, including Overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational performance; directing the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources; analyzing and approving operational investments that best meet the organization's business needs. Ensures the day-to-day reliability and performance of the equipment associated with plant and facility operations. Repairs, adjusts, and maintains production equipment, machinery, or instruments to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications. Includes jobs that provide general or specialized maintenance, including electricians, mechanics, technicians, and linepersons. Responsibilities Provide supervision of maintenance department(s); prepare and monitor the day-to-day work activities of the crafts; work with planners in scheduling work activities; oversee the safety of the departmental employees and labor relation activities for the department. Implement MRM and Asset Management policies and procedures through the following actions: Ensure maintenance is performed as planned and scheduled. Review job packages to ensure they are complete and current prior to performance of the work. Review completed work, job packages, and maintenance work orders to verify all steps are complete and to ensure that all data/information is recorded. Provide input to the planning, scheduling and evaluation of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance within the discipline. Ensure maintenance is performed according to the Priority Level established. Support the development and use of Work Plans, Job Plans and Job Packages for the performance of maintenance. Review and co-approve technical maintenance procedures within the discipline. Monitor, review and evaluate methods, procedures and practices associated with the implementation of the MRM Program. Interface with other disciplines, to evaluate and adjust the effectiveness of the maintenance programs. Provide input and justification for the annual departmental budget for maintenance requirements. Identify and develop future skill requirements through training and job enrichment for departmental employees to maintain an acceptable level of technical and crafts expertise.. Analyze and recommend solutions for maintenance and construction problems to the engineering staff for implementation. Ensure work crews perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with approved job plans, procedures, and practices. Develop subordinates to provide a capable and reliable work force.. When necessary, enforce the Bargaining Unit Agreement, company policies, administer discipline, and handle grievance meetings. Manage employees including performance management, salary administration, succession planning and workload balancing. Identify and recommend solutions to modify staff to meet NYPA needs. Supervise union employees on a daily basis. This includes labor relations, time management, and monitoring direct activity. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A working understanding of the present and the future operating systems, throughout Region's area of maintenance control. Understand various laws and regulations and how they affect or can be applied by NYPA. Understand the working systems used to schedule maintenance activities, and used to monitor budgets and regulatory compliance. Ability to solve problems as they arise. Good verbal and written skills, with the ability to facilitate and address group meetings. A working knowledge of the contract and corporate policies to effectively guide the department. Ability to mentor, coach and administer discipline to the craft personnel as required. Understand related disciplines, divisions, and/or departments and their interaction with the incumbent's assignments. Working understanding of present and future technologies to aid in routine maintenance activities. Excellent supervisory and organizational skill; ability to acknowledge and address performance issues. Ability to coordinate activities with other departments and interconnects to best utilize available manpower and shorten scheduled outages. Familiar with Arc Flash and related electrical safety standards. Good understanding of Clearance Protection Procedures is required and has the ability to obtain CPP-1 Clearance holder. Education, Experience and Certifications High school diploma or Associate’s degree in a related industry Bachelor Degree, preferred. Completed a recognized apprenticeship training program or have equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in applicable field. Experience supervising craft personnel, preferred. Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motor vehicles in locations consistent with their job duties. Physical Requirements 24-hour, 7-days per week availability is required for this position. Must be physically capable of performing the duties at each level of the craft classifications. Hiring Manager: Michael Fuchs Department: Transmission Grade Level: OM05M1 The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $112,000 - $140,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email .