Responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, operation, and maintenance, of the company's electrical distribution and transmission communications and SCADA systems.
- Analyze market and competition and understands organization's strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
- Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
- Implement strategic business objectives, strategies and plans in support of the company's strategic goals.
- Manage and allocates financial and employee resources.
- Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
- Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership.
- Respond to after-hour emergencies related to communication facilities in substations, mountain tops, service centers, controls centers, etc.
- Manage schedules and complete the annual substation communications maintenance plan and/or capital work.
- Perform inspections and field audits of the substation maintenance and/or capital work performed.
- Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
- Interview hire, train, coach, and develop employees.
- Implement and deliver more efficient ways to perform the job.
- Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility, communications or related industry.
- Experience in the construction, operations, and maintenance of microwave, SONET fiber optics, multiplex, digital cross connects, 2-way radio including control nodes and base stations, power line carrier, tone protection equipment, batteries, chargers, antenna, and SCADA systems. Work knowledge of communications and SCADA engineering
- Completion of the Assistant Manager training program, or equivalent amount of directly related electrical or utility experience.
- Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
- Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
- Ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
- Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues.
- Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.
- Travel will be required.
- Valid driver's license is required.
Preferences:
- A minimum of five years experience in a supervisory position with expanding responsibilities.
- Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple #320
Salt Lake City Utah
United States 84116
www.rockymountainpower.net
At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.
It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
