Town of Huntersville
Electric Operations Manager
Town of Huntersville, Huntersville, North Carolina, United States, 28078
Performs work in the operation and maintenance of the Town’s_Abstract electric system in an economical, efficient, safe, and reliable manner. Delegates and supervises the activities of the division’s crews to ensure completion of work to meet customer demands. Work is performed under the general guidance of the Electric Systems Director. The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. candidly does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
Responsibilities
Assigns and prioritizes the work of the line and service staff in the operation, maintenance, and development, of the town’s electric distribution system, including overhead and underground electric lines and equipment, and load management.
Investigates and implements ways to improve system reliability and efficiency.
Monitors system loading and develops emergency overload contingencies.
Oversees routine and emergency substation maintenance and repair activities and ensures apparatus is being maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Serves as the project manager for all capital projects and completes them within the confines of the approved budget.
Develops, directs and enforces the safety program for the Line and Service staff, conducts routine safety meetings, and schedules annual trainings.
Ensures compliance with and maintains knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal regulations related to the operation of an electric distribution system, including PCB handling and disposal, OSHA and EPA regulations.
Adheres to the most bing edition of the APPA safety manual and enforces compliance for division employees.
Monitors and ensures adherence to Town policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicates with the public, vendors, and contractors; meets with customers to assess and act on requests for services, as appropriate.
Coordinates electric distribution activities with outside agencies, other utility providers, contractors and/or field engineers.
Oversees line locators and ensures compliance with applicable NC811 laws.
Participates in the recruitment and selection of subordinate employees; makes recommendations regarding discipline and termination; conducts employee performance evaluations.
Assists in development of annual department budget, identifying needs such as equipment and system improvement projects.
Prepares, reviews and negotiates contracts with outside labor forces for electric system maintenance and construction, including line and service, tree trimming and jä stake maintenanceitai.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; creates and presents information to outside parties when necessary.
Responds to emergencies callbacks and assists in coordinating power restoration and emergency services when required.
Acts as the Electric Systems Director in their absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Experience Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electric distribution systems, load capacity and basic design for municipal electric / utility operations; knowledge of local and regional electric systems; knowledge ofSO occupational hazards and related safety practices and ability to direct staff accordingly.; knowledge of public administration practices related to personnel and fiscal management; knowledge'
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Responsibilities
Assigns and prioritizes the work of the line and service staff in the operation, maintenance, and development, of the town’s electric distribution system, including overhead and underground electric lines and equipment, and load management.
Investigates and implements ways to improve system reliability and efficiency.
Monitors system loading and develops emergency overload contingencies.
Oversees routine and emergency substation maintenance and repair activities and ensures apparatus is being maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Serves as the project manager for all capital projects and completes them within the confines of the approved budget.
Develops, directs and enforces the safety program for the Line and Service staff, conducts routine safety meetings, and schedules annual trainings.
Ensures compliance with and maintains knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal regulations related to the operation of an electric distribution system, including PCB handling and disposal, OSHA and EPA regulations.
Adheres to the most bing edition of the APPA safety manual and enforces compliance for division employees.
Monitors and ensures adherence to Town policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicates with the public, vendors, and contractors; meets with customers to assess and act on requests for services, as appropriate.
Coordinates electric distribution activities with outside agencies, other utility providers, contractors and/or field engineers.
Oversees line locators and ensures compliance with applicable NC811 laws.
Participates in the recruitment and selection of subordinate employees; makes recommendations regarding discipline and termination; conducts employee performance evaluations.
Assists in development of annual department budget, identifying needs such as equipment and system improvement projects.
Prepares, reviews and negotiates contracts with outside labor forces for electric system maintenance and construction, including line and service, tree trimming and jä stake maintenanceitai.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; creates and presents information to outside parties when necessary.
Responds to emergencies callbacks and assists in coordinating power restoration and emergency services when required.
Acts as the Electric Systems Director in their absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Experience Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electric distribution systems, load capacity and basic design for municipal electric / utility operations; knowledge of local and regional electric systems; knowledge ofSO occupational hazards and related safety practices and ability to direct staff accordingly.; knowledge of public administration practices related to personnel and fiscal management; knowledge'
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