Technical Services Supervisor

Technical Services Supervisor

This full-time position reports to the Technical Services Manager and is located at the Ed Fischer Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662.

WHAT YOU WOULD DO:

- Supervise personnel working in Substation, Metering, or Protection & Control

- Schedule system protection and control maintenance based on NERC/WECC and utility requirements

- Responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and assigning maintenance and construction work

- Work with Dispatch and System Planning Engineers to schedule station apparatus maintenance outages, construction related outages, and emergency repairs of substation apparatus

- Investigate metering errors, power diversions, and meter tampering. Provide timely resolution and reporting documentation for billing and management

- Develop and manage an asset management program

- Perform random field audits of work activities based on established working procedures

- Assist with annual budget preparation

- Serve as relief to the Technical Services Manager as needed

- Respond to after-hour transmission and distribution electrical system problems

- Provide excellent customer service. Work directly with customers and other utility departments to resolve issues related to Technical Services responsibilities

- Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates should have a minimum of five years’ work experience in a related field at journey level or with a college degree in a technical field. Preferred work experience includes utility revenue metering, substation equipment and operation, and system protection and control. Possess a good working knowledge of metering operations and meter types, transmission/distribution protective relaying, and substation apparatus. Required experience includes transmission/distribution maintenance practices, knowledge of electrical system construction, standard materials, and substation equipment operation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work constructively in a team atmosphere.

BENEFITS:

Employees and dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and disability insurance. Employees are enrolled in Washington State PERS and may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave and sick leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

SALARY:

Salary ranges are market based and established annually. With full competency in the role and satisfactory performance, the target is midpoint within the established range.

Technical Services Supervisor: Min: $138,441 Mid: $171,967 Max: $205,493

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to being a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $138,441.00 - $205,493.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person