Supvr Substations - Maywood, IL

VetJobs; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Exelon Corporation in Maywood, Illinois seeks an Operations Specialist to plan, direct, and supervise craft personnel in the construction, operation and maintenance of substation equipment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability and cost-effective project delivery with strong coordination across units and unions.

You will manage 9–20 employees, respond to emergencies, coach staff, and help maintain safety programs. Requires High School diploma; nuclear/utility experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 4-7 years in engineering, construction or operating assignments
• Licenses: Valid driver's license and supervisory assessment
• Knowledge of T&D operating, maintenance and construction work practices

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct employees engaged in scheduled and emergent work activities
• Provide leadership and development of the craft workforce; conduct performance reviews
• Work within departmental budgets and ensure safe, reliable operations
• Respond to emergent equipment conditions; 24-hour on-call responsibilities
• Support diversity, safety, and open communication

Skills

Communication

Supervisory experience

Safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Who We Are

We’re powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we’re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We’re powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies – Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We’re committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Plans, directs, coordinates craft personnel engaged in the construction, operation and maintenance of company substation equipment. Supervises resources in a manner that ensures the safe, efficient, economical, and expeditious completion of work with high regard for cost, quality and customer satisfaction to accomplish desired results. Promotes safety principles and assists in the training and development of the craft workforce. Ensures the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives. Maintains an environment that promotes safety, environmental compliance, diversity, innovation and high productivity. Coordinates technical activities and leads, directs, and provides liaison for complex work. Participates in planning and ensures close coordination with other units for execution of substation or plant construction projects. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and direct employees engaged in the execution of scheduled and emergent work activities, to assure the highest levels of customer service and to achieve safety, reliability and productivity goals. (50%)
• Provide leadership to and development of the craft workforce. Coach and evaluate employee performance with timely recognition. Conduct performance reviews and identify growth and learning opportunities for employees. Execute labor strategies involving employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement. (20%)
• Work within departmental budgets. Plan resource coverage and execute work activities directed at achievement of business plans and business unit objectives. Develop alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information after considering resources, constraints, and organizational values. Recognize unusual conditions and take corrective action. (15%)
• Respond to emergent equipment conditions and coordinate emergency response to restore system configuration and/or service to customers. Requires 24-hour on-call responsibilities and varied work schedules, as required by business needs. (10%)
• Promote and maintain an environment that fosters a high performance culture and a learning organization. Ensure an environment that respects and promotes diversity. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. (5%)

Job Scope

Reports to the Manager Substations T&S and is responsible for directing the safe work performance of an average workforce of 9-20 employees.

Directs employees engaged in the safe execution of the construction, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of company substation facilities. These responsibilities include preventative/corrective maintenance, capacity expansion, and system reinforcement activities within the assigned regional operating area.

Responsible for the environmental stewardship of substation equipment and facilities in an effort to minimize the impact on the surrounding community and natural resources.

Provides input into the planning, implementation and execution of the operations, maintenance and reliability programs.

Responsible for implementing labor strategies involving employees covered under the local Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Determines manpower and equipment requirements necessary for scheduled and emergent work to ensure maximum utilization of substation crews.

Must be able to maintain effective internal business controls. Performs safety audits, meetings, investigations, and employee performance reviews.

Provides coaching and on-the-job technical training.

Regular contact with leadership of Distribution System Operations, Transmission System Operations, Construction & Maintenance, Transmission and Substation, Work Management, Engineering, Asset Management, and local union stewards. Other contacts include municipal leaders and major industrial customers and various municipality organizations (fire, police etc).

Responsible for the substation maintenance associated with Exelon Nuclear Power Plants and emergency & planned outage support of electrical equipment internal to the plant. Direct Reports: 8-20 Indirect Reports: none

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 4-7 years of industry experience in various engineering, construction or operating assignments.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license. Must meet company driving standards. Successful completion of Supervisory Assessment.
• For ComEd T&S Only: Employee will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive T&S Training Program. Failure to pass training classes with adequate scores will be subject to the Loss of Employment Policy HR -AC-20.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of T&D operating, maintenance & construction work practices, utility collective bargaining agreements and regulatory issues.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, establish trust, and foster culture change. Demonstrated ability to support and enforce safe work behaviors; this requires working knowledge of safety rules and work practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: Electric industry background in the construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of transmission & substation equipment and systems. Previous supervisory experience
• Certifications/Licenses: Ability to pass necessary nuclear badging criteria
• Knowledge: Technical understanding of transmission and substation components and system protection devices and schemes. Familiarity with the local collective bargaining agreement.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance. Demonstrated business and utility financial acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value. Demonstrated leadership ability in a high-performance culture, including coaching and facilitating business competency and performance management skills.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $102,400.00/Yr. - $140,800.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

City*

Maywood

State*

Illinois

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Exelon Corporation

Salary Range

$100,000