Asst. Superintendent of Electric Distribution

DUTIES: Serve as PMLP Safety Compliance Officer under the direction of the Superintendent of Electric Distribution, and may directly report on safety related matters to Administration and/or Human Resources, and to work in conjunction with those divisions to implement resolutions.

Responsible to be familiar with and enforce all federal, state and local safety rules, standards and policies including the APPA Safety Manual, as they apply to the Distribution Division. Also provide administration and guidance to all other company divisions on safety standards. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations affecting CDL drivers. Responsible for reviewing, updating, maintaining and distributing PMLP Safety Manuals to all PMLP employees and maintaining all associated records of receipt by those employees. Responsible for developing and administering all safety training programs throughout the company.

Responsible for working with PMLP Safety Committee and recommending modifications, additions and deletions of Safety Policies and Procedures to Manager and Safety Committee.

Responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, scheduling, and supervising divisional support activities. Supervise non-exempt employees, direct and coordinate contractors, and administer construction and maintenance contracts.

Administer, assist in preparation, review, and approve job orders produced by the Engineering Division. Schedule, assign and monitor work to ensure that projects meet all standards and engineering requirements, and are completed in a safe, timely, efficient, and productive manner.

Assist the Superintendent of Electric Distribution in planning and administration of the division budget and action plans. Review and process weekly timecards, attesting to overtime, absences, planned leave, etc., and maintain payroll records.

Responsible for ensuring that safety rules, standards, the collective bargaining agreement and company policies are maintained and enforced and that all division personnel comply with same. Administer appropriate levels of coaching and discipline as may be required.

Responsible for directing and coordinating all tree trimming and tree clearing activities including directing and coordinating line clearing contractors. Work with city and town officials as needed to review and update PMLP’s Integrated Vegetation Management Plan.

Responsible for the maintenance and general condition of all company vehicles and equipment and all associated record keeping. Maintain schedule and record of maintenance required and completed for all company vehicles. Evaluate and recommend company vehicle and equipment replacements. Lead and motivate and supervise non-exempt mechanical repair personnel.

Responsible for maintaining all safety and technical training programs for personnel in the Division.

Prepare bidding specification sheets, evaluate material and labor bids, and make presentations and recommendations to Manager and Commissioners, as directed. Complete necessary records, reports or forms required by management.

Together with the Environmental Coordinator, oversee handling, storage, clean up, and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances.

May, as directed, supervise line construction, system operations and switching, meter reading and installation, or any other function normally performed within the Distribution Division. In absence of Superintendent or Asst. Superintendent of Electric Distribution, assume selected responsibilities of those positions as directed.

Operate high voltage circuit breakers and switches as required.

In conjunction with the Business Division, assist as needed with the maintenance and security of all PMLP property, both at the main building and all remote sites. Responsible for the maintenance and security of the garage, the vehicle maintenance area and all areas where Division employees normally perform their duties. Responsible to direct and coordinate all snow removal on all PMLP property.

May perform actual hands-on functions, such as maintenance and construction, as required.

Serve on call twenty-four (24) hours a day to address emergency situations involving all distribution, transmission, and metering facilities. During unusual conditions, may be required to perform emergency repair, maintenance, or construction work. During emergency conditions, directly supervise linemen and powerplant equipment maintenance men.

Perform other leadership, supervisory or administrative functions as directed.