Line Supervisor - Electric

DEFINITION:

Under general direction of the Operations and Engineering Manager, plan, assign, supervise and participate in the work of line crews engaged in the construction and maintenance of the District’s Electric Distribution including substations, overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems. Support MID departments including Hydro and Water departments as necessary.  The Line Supervisor – Electric must perform his/her duties in a manner that reflects positively on the Merced Irrigation District and the Electric Distribution Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Direct the construction and installation of extensions and additions to substations, underground and overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Coordinate the work of crews with that of contractors, utility companies and other District departments and divisions.
• Determine work priorities.
• Supervise from plans and blueprints the installation of electrical transmission distribution systems.
• Insure that proper safety precautions are taken when substation and relay crews are performing construction and/or maintenance work.
• Insure that proper safety precautions are taken when line crews are working close to energized lines and in street subject to traffic hazards.
• Requisition of tools and equipment for projects.
• Inspect the work of substation, relay and lineman crews while in progress and upon completion.
• Maintain time records and prepare reports.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Respond to emergency situations and be on-call as assigned.
• Transmission and distribution line patrolling.
• Supports safety, environmental and reliability compliance efforts of the District.
• Functions as a member of the management team.
• Trains, develops and maintains qualified direct reports and crews. Supports and provides technical training as necessary.
• Meets with staff to identify and resolve issues.
• Prepares and delivers Performance Reviews.
• Identifies critical spare parts and maintains inventory.
• Develops, implements and maintains maintenance procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance and efficiency of equipment, service delivery methods and procedures and recommends equipment modifications, upgrades, and best practices within department policy; ensures compliance of modifications and upgrades with all applicable technical local, state, and federal codes.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Electric Distribution Department annual budget and long term plan; participates in the forecast of funds needed for equipment, contractors, and technical initiatives; monitor and approve expenditures within delegation; and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates, develops, and maintains a continuing set of records for reference and analysis; develops and/or participates in the specification process to procure materials and equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance projects and initiatives with County departments, contractors, and consultants for the successful and timely completion of assigned construction projects; coordinates and maintains liaison with various federal, state, local and regulatory agencies.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Operations and Engineering Manager; conducts or oversees a variety of technical studies and operational studies; recommends equipment and technical procedures changes as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments applicable to the field of electric distribution project maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Supports District labor negotiations.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by manager.