Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, seeks a Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance to lead substation technicians responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment within substations across the transmission and distribution network.

This on-site role located in Woods Run, Pittsburgh, requires a Bachelor of Science and 5+ years in electric utility operations, with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field; 5+ years in electric utility field operations with substation maintenance/ construction preferred
• Experience in a bargaining unit environment
• Familiarity with OSHA and industrial safety practices
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily work activities of Electrical Maintenance technicians in the Substation department
• Plan and schedule work and establish performance measures to optimize productivity
• Oversee substation equipment inspection and maintenance programs
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety and collective bargaining agreements
• Oversee testing, repairs and replacements of substation equipment
• Analyze failures, coordinate with substation support groups to determine outage duration and guide repairs
• Procure procedures, tools, test equipment, parts and vehicles for daily activities

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Project coordination

Decision making

Team development

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Title: Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance

Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance oversees the technicians responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting substation equipment within substations for Duquesne Light's transmission and distribution networks. They ensure field crews follow safety protocols, project timelines, compliance regulations, and technical specifications while coordinating with engineering teams to resolve issues. This role requires strong leadership, technical and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects across various locations.

Location: Woods Run (On-Site), Pittsburgh, PA

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe work practices and oversee training criteria for Electrical Maintenance technicians in the Substation department.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise the daily work activities of employees in the Substation Electrical Maintenance department and establish and maintain performance measures to optimize productivity.
• Oversee substation equipment inspection maintenance programs.
• Ensure Electrical Maintenance group's adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Oversee and support substation equipment testing, repairs, and replacements.
• Analyze failures and collaborate with substation support groups to determine extent of damage and estimated outage duration, including the ability to direct repair work to minimize down time.
• Ensure department is outfitted by procuring procedures, tools, test equipment, parts, vehicle, etc. necessary for daily activities.
• Ensure work practices and procedures in the department are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Storm team duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in the electric utility field operations environment with a concentration in substation maintenance and construction required. A combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in a bargaining unit environment.
• Familiar with OSHA and industrial safety practices.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Although combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered, a university or college degree is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• A highly driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic leader capable of communicating, motivating, and driving an organization toward change and positive improvement.
• Proven ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and information system knowledge with experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and continually meet deadlines.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment for all team members.
• Exhibit sound management practices, skills, and a total commitment to teamwork.

Scope

Primary focus is on day to day management of operational execution for areas managed. Trains and develops staff. Plans the work flow. Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement. Leads work flow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues are undefined and require detailed info gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address work flow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Onsite Work

Position requires onsite work.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Accessibility

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

Accommodation

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