Superintendent, Electrical Power

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transit authority is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to manage and oversee electrical power distribution activities. The role requires extensive experience in electrical maintenance, supervision, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering and a strong focus on safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ experience with two years in supervision.
• In lieu of a degree, four years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise electrical power distribution activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and government regulations.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Supervision

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma or equivalency (GED)

Job description

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a High school diploma or equivalency (GED) with four (4) years of experience to include supervision in electrical maintenance and operation; high voltage switchgear; and/or quality control/compliance measures (depending on the specific area of assignment)
• Experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience to include two (2) years of supervision in electrical maintenance and operation; high voltage switchgear; and/or quality control/compliance measures (depending on the specific area of assignment)
• Certification/Licensure
• N/A
  

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a High school diploma or equivalency (GED) with four (4) years of experience to include supervision in electrical maintenance and operation; high voltage switchgear; and/or quality control/compliance measures (depending on the specific area of assignment)
• Experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience to include two (2) years of supervision in electrical maintenance and operation; high voltage switchgear; and/or quality control/compliance measures (depending on the specific area of assignment)
• Certification/Licensure
• N/A
  

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
  
  

Job Summary

The Superintendent, Electrical Power, is accountable for effectively and efficiently managing, planning, scheduling, coordinating and supervising all of the Authority’s electrical power distribution activities, facilities, and equipment for the traction power, unit substations, electrical maintenance, and electrical distribution equipment areas. The scope of this position’s responsibility encompasses one of three functional areas: cable plant; high voltage equipment and repairs and compliance/quality assurance.

Essential Functions

• Manages, develops, and supervises the effective implementation of technical and administrative plans for electrical systems maintenance activities, which includes the coordination and supervision of individuals involved in all electrical power maintenance to ensure the constant delivery of electrical power to the rail system.
• Manages the technical evaluation of new equipment and techniques to ensure that the Authority’s electrical power systems result in the maximum opportunity for safe, cost effective, and efficient operation.
• Ensures that all electrical power systems meet the various government regulatory agencies and Authority standards; enforces safety policies in all assigned work areas to ensure, with special consideration, the safety of employees and customers.
• Directs timely investigations into equipment failures and personal injury accidents. Determines causes and initiates appropriate corrective action to guard against recurrence of incidents.
• Recommends approval of, and arranges for the timely purchase of necessary supplies, tools and test equipment to ensure availability of items when needed.
• Prepares and presents oral/written reports/recommendations relative to personnel requirements, training needs/equipment evaluation, etc., to effectively communicate needs to higher level management officials.
  
  

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report
  
  

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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