Chief Engineer & Operations

deltaepa.com; Greenwood (MS); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Delta Electric Power Association seeks a self-motivated Chief Engineer to lead and improve over six thousand miles of distribution systems. The role entails managing engineers, contractors, and district managers while delivering effective construction, maintenance, and network design using Survalent SCADA, Milsoft, and GIS tools.

The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with a PE license and at least five years in electrical distribution, plus strong communication and modeling

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and PE license.
• Five years of progressive experience in Electrical Distribution preferred.
• Must communicate thoroughly and accurately with various stakeholders.
• Must have ability to use electrical engineering modeling software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee System Engineers in developing Construction Work Plans and Long-Range Plans.
• Oversee design of the Distribution network and software such as Survalent SCADA, Milsoft, GIS tools.
• Oversee District Managers in Construction Practices, Service Maintenance, Operations and Work Orders.
• Oversee Purchasing Agent and Warehouse for reliable inventory.
• Perform rate studies.
• Communicate thoroughly and accurately with employees, members, officials, and contractors.
• Oversee GIS Specialist to maintain accurate maps of electrical and fiber networks.

Conocimientos

Communication

Problem Solving

Electrical engineering modeling

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Herramientas

Survalent SCADA

Milsoft

GIS

FuturaGIS

CrescentLink

Descripción del empleo

Delta Electric Power Association is looking for a self-motivated Chief Engineer focused on maintaining and improving Delta Electric’s over six thousand miles of distribution systems. The Chief Engineer must have interpersonal skills to manage employees and relationships with contractors while getting the work completed in an effective and efficient manner. Our team of engineers currently leverage multiple technologies to manage our networks and are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to better serve our members.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Oversee System Engineers in developing Construction Work Plans and Long-Range Plans.
• Oversee Design of the Distribution network including any and all Electrical Engineering software including:
  • Survalent SCADA
  • Milsoft
  • GIS, FuturaGIS, CresentLink
  • Other
• Oversee District Managers in relation to
  • Construction Practices
  • Service Maintenance
  • General Operations
  • Work Order Processes
• Oversee Purchasing Agent and Warehouse for reliable inventory.
• Perform rate studies.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally with employees, members, state and local officials, and contractors thoroughly and accurately.
• Oversees the GIS Specialist to maintain an accurate and current geographical of map of the electrical and fiber networks.

Work Environment:

Work will be primarily at the headquarters office in Greenwood with periodic field work for observation and inspection. He/She must also be available for major system outages including weekends and holidays if necessary.

Physical Effort and Dexterity:

Frequent physical activity includes sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying materials under fifteen pounds.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate thoroughly and accurately.
• Computer application skills, Microsoft suite.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Must have ability to use electrical engineering modeling software.

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with professional engineering license. Five years of progressive work experience in Electrical Distribution field is preferred.

This description is not all-inclusive, and the Association reserves the right to revise the job functions as directed by the General Manager. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.