Sr. Relay & Protection Field Supervisor - Military veterans preferred

EDG Inc

Industry: ElectricUtilities

Department:ElectricGrid Services

EmploymentType: Casual

FLSAExemption: Non- Exempt

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

JobSummary:

The Sr. Relayand Protection Field Supervisor will report to the Utility ConstructionManager and will be engaged in the project during the construction phase ofCapital Construction Projects for substations and transmission lines throughfinal commissioning and closeout phases. Below is list of activities the Relayand Protection Field Supervisor may be involved in throughout the life cycle ofa project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout. Project scopes vary as will the roles of aRelay and Protection Field Supervisor for each project.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of project teams to assist others in thedevelopment of project scope, project cost estimate, project schedule;

• Participate on site field / scope visits;

• Ensure all Relay Protection & Control, SCADA (RTU) &Communication Systems are installed and commissioned in Safe and EfficientManner;

• Assist others in developing schedule including critical paths;

• Assist others in developing detailed construction plans andidentify outage requirements to implement new facilities;

• Assist in developing construction contract bid packages; reviewresponses and participates in vendor selection. Attend pre-bid meeting with contractors;

• Participate in design constructability reviews;

• Participate in developing a detailed construction plan, whichincludes a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resourcerequirements;

• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Companymandated safety training;

• Coordinate with survey and soil boring crews as needed;

• Ensure all necessary permits from ROW and or Environmental groupsare in place prior to the start of construction;

• Participate in Contractors Pre-Construction/Safety Kickoff meetingto outline what is expected of contractor;

• Ensure contractor inventories all material delivered to site. Work with contract design engineers whendeficiencies are noted:

• Safety - Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSAdevelopment/review, observations/hazard analysis, monitor contract crew membersto have Substation Awareness training, monitor skills abilities of contractorsfor task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incidentreporting.

• Monitor and report theft or illegal activity;

• Ensure contractor activities do not compromise system reliability;

• Ensure expected quality is achieved by contractor in field;

• Ensure project work is maintainable by the Utility Grid Operationsat end of project;

• Ensure project work does not hamper the Grid Operationsmaintainability of existing equipment at site;

• Protect the Utility position in relation to environmental issues;

• Coordinate with Environmental Contractors on the sampling andremoval of oil from devices taken out of service;

• Coordinate with the Utility Environmental Group and specifiedContractors on any environmental concern and/or clean-up activities due tospills of any type;

• Coordinate with the Utility Environmental Group and specifiedContractors on all Storm water Management activities;

• Ensure that SWMPP (substation work management project plan) is ininstalled and maintained as designed;

• Ensure that SPCC (Spill Prevention Controls & Countermeasures)are in effect and maintained properly;

• Identifies and addresses all project safety hazards andenvironmental concerns;

• Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting on projectconstruction schedule and cost;

• Perform quality assurance checks during construction;

• Ensure that SWMS (substation work management system)/Asset Dataforms, and corresponding photos are completed for all equipment being installedand/or removed;

• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date;

• Ensure contractor returns excess material to stores and that it iscredited to the job. "Follow theMaterial Return Process"

• Work with investment recovery in the salvage of conductor. "Follow the Investment Recovery Process";

• Assist the Construction Field Supervisor with the constructioncrew with regard to safety on the job including:

• Ensure the Safety of self, public and all team members
• Proactively identify and address safety issues and provide input to mitigate the hazards
• Assist in crews JSA and Tailboards
• Discuss work activity for the day
• Discuss any material issues
• Be Environmental Stewards
• Ensure permit requirements are adhered to while performing work

• Work with engineers to:

• Provide input to scopes, estimates, schedules, constructability meetings
• Coordinate material deliveries and landowner access
• Perform QA/QC activities on all phases of the project
• Log construction progress and keep field notes

• Ensure as-built documentation is done and work complies to UtilityCompany Standards.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High School Diploma or the equivalent

• Ten (10) + years of experience in the Electric UtilityTransmission & Distribution.

• Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHAregulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management onthe proper application of these regulations in the workplace

WorkingConditions:

• Work is primarily conducted at ProjectConstruction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasionaltravel to other services areas). Thismight include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.

• Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel.

• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection.

• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes.

Physical Requirements (With orwithout Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20)pounds;

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively;

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation;

• Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations;

• Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This jobdescription is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of workdifficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construedas declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particularposition shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rightof management to assign, direct and control the work of employees undersupervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held toexclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level ofdifficulty.
Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject topre-employment urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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