Supv Field Operations

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!

Location: Onsite at either Western, Eastern or Central Service Centers, in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Supervisor provides all scheduling and supervises the work of Troubleshooters, Traveling Operators, and Senior Operators.

Location: Service Centers

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepares, coordinates and arranges outage requests on the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems, when It Is necessary to remove equipment from service for repairs, replacement, switching, etc.

- Instructs and trains troubleshooters and other field personnel on switching and operating procedures. Provide field supervision for troubleshooters and other field personnel during scheduled and emergency switching as required.

- In storm and emergencies, assists in the coordination of service restoration work.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

- Storm team duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

- High School graduate or GED with ten (10) or more years’ experience In T&D, or Substations construction and operations.

- Working knowledge of National Code, OSHA regulations and National Electric Safety Code.

- Working knowledge of Company Bargaining Agreement.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Prior Senior Operator experience is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to supervise others.

Full working knowledge of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems (Including all substation equipment).

Ability to work extended hours.

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.

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.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.