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CORE Electric Cooperative
Substation Manager
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What they do
An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.
$90,605 / year median in Colorado
+2% projected growth
Job Description
About
CORE CORE
Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence. Job Summary The Substation Manager is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of Cooperative substations and compliance to applicable Cooperative procedures and NERC reliability standards. Manages the operations and maintenance of the Cooperative's substations, including the SCADA software, network and associated equipment. Manages and supports the Substation Supervisor in completion of maintenance, testing, and commissioning activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Understand the specific job tasks of those employees reporting to them. Plan and set goals for the performance of these activities by employees.
- Oversee the investigation, analysis, resolution, mitigation, and reporting of complex power operations problems and system events.
- Investigate, document, and resolve system protection mis-operations or coordination problems.
- Review and maintain documentation of distribution and transmission substation maintenance activities.
- Assist with developing engineering and construction standards and makes recommendations regarding their acceptance.
- Review drawings and suggests changes to Engineering regarding new construction and other designed projects.
- Adapt the relay maintenance and testing procedures to ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, and WECC requirements including record keeping and reporting.
- Continually improve the substation maintenance program.
- Measure results through the use of reports and observation, evaluating employee performance against established goals.
- Assist the Transmission Operations Director in preparation and completion of quarterly department goals.
- Assist the Transmission Operations Director with the preparation of and compliance to the department budget and work plans.
- 30-40% travel to Cooperative Substations within cooperative's service area Supervisory Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, train, coach, direct, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; establish performance requirements and personal development targets; monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development. Minimum Qualifications of Position
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
- Proficiency in electrical theory, typically attained through a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 10 or more years of experience, or equivalent experience/education required.
- 3 or more years of supervisory experie.