Electric Construction Supervisor

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Electric Construction Supervisor
Rochester Public Utilities

Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.

Provide for the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission, substation, and distribution facilities.
 

• Supervise and instruct the foremen, crew leaders, and other employees as required.
• Complete performance reviews, conduct safety training, and safeguard adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resolve problems occurring in daily construction which cannot be resolved by the foremen or crew leaders.
• Ensure that crews are compliant with all industry safety practices and procedures as they apply to OSHA, APPA, and RPU standards. Confirm all safety precautions and protective equipment are available and used.
• Supervise contracted maintenance programs.
• Respond to customer and contractor requests/questions and handle any complaints in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with the Work Planner to establish work priorities, inspect work sites, review work orders, initiate requisitions for equipment and materials, and make crew assignments.
• Initiate clearance requests and consult with the Chief System Operator and/or System Operator, as required, to establish operating procedures.
• Maintain field files of work orders, maps, clearances, as-built drawings, and equipment maintenance records. Prepare periodic reports relating to performance of the M&C system and status of work in progress.
• Confirm the proper reporting of labor and materials, as required, for cost accounting purposes

• Support the employment process by assisting with hiring, on-the-job training, coaching, promotion, transfer, and discipline or termination of staff.
• Assume the duties of the Electric Manager during an absence.
• Provide consultation and advice regarding maintenance and/or upgrades to the M & C system, mobile equipment, and tools.
• When needed, make presentations to staff and the public regarding RPU's electrical system and safety.
   

Education and Experience
Completion of an accredited two year Electrical Line Worker training program and five (5) years of full-time employment experience as a First Class Line Worker, with at least two years of lead or supervisory experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.
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Licenses and Certifications
Valid Minnesota driver's license 

Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Participation in training or seminars regarding supervision, electrical construction, safety procedures, hazardous material control, and emergency response.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY RPU'S AREA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
In order to provide timely services, RPU has designated specific positions which must comply with an area residency requirement, based on job-related necessity where employees in such positions must reside within twenty (20) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location.

New Hires:
Individuals hired for designated positions with RPU covered by an area residency requirement who do not meet this requirement shall be allowed no more than twelve (12) months, from their date of hire, in order to meet the twenty (20) driving mile requirement.

Current Employees:
RPU employees in designated positions covered by the area residency requirement and who reside at a location that allows them to report to work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified, prior to March 9, 2012, shall be deemed to comply with RPU's area residency requirement provided that they remain at their current address. If a current RPU employee in a designated position covered by the area residency requirement relocates, their new address/residence must be located within twenty (20) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location and notice must be given to their immediate supervisor prior to relocating to ensure compliance with the area residency requirement.

Promotional Opportunities:
Promotions to designated RPU positions covered by an area residency requirement shall be withheld from employees whose address/residence is located more than twenty (20) driving miles from the normally scheduled work reporting location of their new position, with the exception of employees who are willing to relocate within 12 months from date of promotion in order to comply with the twenty (20) driving mile area residence requirement; OR employees who immediately prior to their promotion were in a designated position and resided at a location that allowed them to report to work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified.

Noncompliance with Residency Requirements:
In the event that an employee fails to comply with the residency requirement, the employee will be considered to no longer meet the minimum requirements of the position. In such instance, the City will take formal action, up to and including termination. An employee may be granted an extension if there is credible basis, as determined by the employer, for justification as to why the employee has failed to comply. Said basis shall consist of circumstances not caused or controlled by the employee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the construction, operation and maintenance of a utility infrastructure; applicable OSHA regulations, the APPA/RPU Safety Manual, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), the RPU Construction Standards, and the engineering construction maps.

Skill in: providing leadership and supervision to assigned staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.   

Ability to: analyze situations and make sound decisions; take care of outages and storm damage; manage multiple tasks amid changing priorities; work in stressful circumstances; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. 

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium to Heavy Work: Exerting from 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: standing, walking, sitting

Occasional demands: lifting, pushing/pulling, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, climbing, balancing, crouching; foot controls

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: 
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES
REVISED
11/99
01/07
07/2008
03/2011
04/2018