Supv, Mohave Sub/Relay/Comm

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Summary: This position has overall responsibility for the substation functions, guides the daily requirements of the Substation work group and provides technical assistance to employees. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the Substation department in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the utility industry. Providing quality and efficient customer service to customers through the daily supervision of a team of employees to include hiring, motivating, recognizing and rewarding, coaching, counseling, training and problem solving.

Job Responsibilities:

o Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to, and facilitates the activities of assigned work group, including safety, prioritizing, workflow allocation, quality control, staff scheduling, performance reviews and employee relations.

o Addresses disciplinary and/or performance issues, in conjunction with HR, according to company policy, and communicates effectively with employees regarding corrective action.

o Provides feedback to employees during progress reviews; provides direction to employees and resolves technical questions; monitors workflow allocation to minimize overtime, backlog and customer complaints.

o Reviews area operations to identify process and procedure improvements. Responsible for suggesting methods to improve area operations, efficiency and service to both internal and external customers.

o Provides input and administers work group budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources. Estimates costs and analyzes actual cost variance from budget and explains differences.

o Identifies viable alternative solutions to resolve internal customer requests and plans activities to eliminate delays.

o Provide technical assistance when needed. Will investigate and schedule required training on new technology for the department.

o Be a front-line problem solver in response to personnel, administrative, or technical issues.

o Keep work group informed of procedural and organizational changes.

o Abide by the Labor Agreement when assigning daily tasks.

o Keep abreast of industry changes and enhancements.

o Will direct, schedule, document and over see the annual maintenance and testing of substation equipment.

o Acts as a project manager and oversees the installation of substations and related equipment and hardware. Directs the work performed for the periodic substation maintenance program as required.

o Researches and recommends substation equipment to best meet the needs of internal and external; customers and for improving system reliability.

o Directs the testing, sampling and analyzing of transformers and transformer oils for disposal.

o Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with the established company safety manual and federal mandates.

o Other duties as assigned.

o This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Job Requirements:

* Qualified applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience in all aspects of substation operations, including design, construction, maintenance, equipment operation and equipment testing.

* Knowledgeable about collective bargaining agreements, local, state, and federal codes, ordinances and laws relating to the utility industry.

* Demonstrated ability and knowledge to effectively understand and manage O&M and Capital Budget.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

* Thorough knowledge of OSHA laws and requirements, NEC and NESC requirements pertaining to Electric Utilities. Must have a Thorough knowledge of the UES Electric Safety Manual.

* Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other industry and/or department specific software applications.

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Salary Zone: M1

Pay Rate: DOQ

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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