Technical Project Supervisor

Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP); Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) seeks a Technical Project Supervisor to lead design and construction activities for distribution capital, operation, and maintenance projects. The role requires overseeing planning, scheduling, and coordination of multiple projects, with emphasis on safety and customer coordination.

The position emphasizes training, contract management, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on delivering reliable energy services within a field/construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 1–3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs large projects or multiple smaller projects.
• Provides training and technical assistance to Project Leaders and Designers and identifies training needs for team members.
• Negotiates and manages contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• Reviews measurements and adjusts processes to meet goals.
• Participates in project scheduling and prioritizes work to meet requirements.
• Directs work of others assigned to the project and provides administrative support to management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

$82,463 - $111,325 - $140,187 Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

Job Description

Technical Project Supervisor

Salary Grade: G06

$82,463 - $111,325 - $140,187 Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

Summary

Under general supervision, directs and supervises a section or functional unit involved in the design and/or construction of distribution capital, operation, and maintenance activities, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs large projects or a number of smaller projects
• Provides training and technical assistance to Project Leaders and Designers and helps establish training needs for other team members.
• Negotiates and manages a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• Reviews measurements and makes adjustments to the process to achieve team goals.
• Participates in project scheduling, and assigns job priorities in order to meet company and/or customer requirements.
• Provides input to job scheduling of construction activities.
• Consults with the team to identify and resolve issues that require direct customer involvement on inquiries, right-of-way, complaints, tree trim requests, and damages.
• Directs the work of others assigned to their project.
• Supervises, trains, and directs technical personnel and provides administrative support to management.
• Promotes awareness and compliance with corporate EEO, AA, and loss control policies.

Competencies

• Extensive technical experience typically acquired through one to two years in gas or electric utility design or construction of similar types of projects.
• Direct Customer Contact Experience Required.
• Broad knowledge of engineering precedents in specialty area and in related specialty areas.
• Working knowledge of supervisory principles is necessary.
• Ability to promote first-class public relations with customers, businesses, outside agencies, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM,TNMP and industry standards for distribution design, construction, and metering.
• Understanding of governmental rules and regulations and other PNM & TNMP policies and procedures as they apply to their area of responsibility.
• Experience in coordinating outages, metering inspections, switching procedures, or pre-design/construction meetings.
• Knowledge of the Gas or Electric Service delivery process.
• Demonstrated ability to promote team performance by having a positive attitude, being self-motivated, and staying flexible to change.
• Knowledge of ROW terms and governmental guidelines.
• Ability to apply, administer, and interpret contracts and the gas and/or electric line extension policies.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering and drafting principles by managing routine electric and gas distribution system projects, for example: pole in line or line extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Training in leadership or related courses required.

Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for employee development and performance management skills. Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheet software, and MS Word processing software. Knowledge of BANNER and PassPort, FMS and other PNM & TNMP Systems that are used by the team.

Analysis And Problem-solving Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and sit up to 1/3 of the time, talk and listen for long periods of time. Manual dexterity required. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. May work near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.

Work Environment

Field/Construction environment

Safety Statement

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.