Assists the Systems Electrical Engineer with modification, maintenance, and expansion of the distribution system and serves as acting Systems Electrical Engineer in his/her absence.The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages distribution-related programs: calculates and records demand peak trends for system components and overall system; computes future fuel charges and future wholesale power bills; prepares hydro power and distribution sub-station reports and estimates of capital item budget outlays; prepares cost estimates for various items; makes correct load switches to ensure that system returns to normal after a major outage; assists the System Electrical Engineer with distribution planning, coordination, and load switching; makes task and work assignments as necessary to maintain the general operating conditions of the power distribution system.
Supervises distribution-related programs/projects: supervises meter installations and maintenance for all large commercial and industrial customers and compiles metered data of these accounts for monthly billing; supervises tree trimming program; supervises pole line inspection program; manages various projects as directed by System Electrical Engineer; manages the data and radio control system; supervises the modification and expansion of the system in the field and on system maps.
Supervises SCADA system: sets up one-line diagrams and symbols for SCADA; prepares historical data reports from SCADA; maintains software on SCADA; monitors hydroelectric plant information and manages plant performance reports.
Supervises the substation distribution technicians and distribution design electrical engineers: Sets up work schedules for all major annual substation maintenance, moving load to support an outage required for substation maintenance, oversees and designs repairs and modifications as needed, and helps in the design and implementation of any future substation expansions.
Serves as Storm Boss: assumes control of daily operations of the electric department during major outages and manages outage restoration; will act as the Engineer on-call as needed, and is the Acting System Electrical Engineer in the absence of that employee.
Monitors supply billing: checks North Little Rock power bills against Power Suppliers’ bills to ensure accuracy of kilowatt and load hours charged.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and three (3) years related experience; OR Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and five (5) years directly related experience with SCADA, electrical system design and operation; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Class D driver's license and good driving record are required and must be maintained throughout employment. The complexity, guidelines, supervisory controls, and supervision responsibilities described below are representative of this position.
COMPLEXITY:
The work typically includes varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods such as those relating to well-established aspects of an administrative or professional field; decisions regarding what needs to be done include the assessment of unusual circumstances, variations in approach, and incomplete or conflicting data; the work requires making many decisions concerning such things as the interpreting of considerable data, planning of the work, or refining the methods and techniques to be used.
GUIDELINES:
Guidelines are broad and nonspecific; judgment and ingenuity are necessary. The employee must define the problem, collect data, establish criteria, and draw valid conclusions. The employee may have to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions. The employee often must originate new techniques or develop new information. Many of the employee's decisions affect persons or situation beyond the scope of his/her job. The supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines. The employee plans and carries out steps and handles problems and deviations in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists employee with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents. The employee plans and carries out the successive steps and handles problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the occupation. Completed work is usually evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The methods used in arriving at the end results are not usually reviewed in detail.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Directly supervises 3 Distribution Technicians and the Distribution Design Electrical Engineer. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; approving leave; appraising performance; commending, recommending disciplinary action; addressing employee complaints and resolving problems.
