Power Control System Supervisor (For Austin Energy Employees Only)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Electronics, or related to the job, plus six (6) years experience in a field related to the installation and maintenance of electronic communications, computer and peripheral equipment or control and instrumentation equipment, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years

Licenses or Certifications:

• If position resides in Electric Substation Maintenance, it may require a CDL .
• Valid driver’s license

Notes to Applicants
The Power Control System Supervisor oversees and leads Power Control System Technicians supporting the Austin Energy Smart Grid Operations team which install, enhance, test, troubleshoot, and repair protection relaying systems, relay communication systems, and fault recording systems in the Austin Energy distribution system. The supervisor will oversee and schedule work on CIP projects, communicate with schedulers/project management regarding work assignments while maintaining documentation for ISO , ERCOT , and NERC compliance, as well as perform the supervisory functions with employee performance evaluation, selection, coaching, training, up to and including dismissal. The supervisor will also perform monthly safety evaluations and may lead work area safety audits as well as monitor safety issues for the Smart Grid Operations team. The supervisor will be required to respond to scheduled/unscheduled call out duties and supervise emergency electric system restoration as necessary.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

• This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Work Schedule:

• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This position is essential.
Job Close Date 09/20/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location SCC, 2500 Montopolis Dr. Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Electric Utility, ISO , NERC , and ERCOT processes and procedures.
• Experience installing, testing, and maintaining utility communication, relaying, and monitoring and control systems.
• Experience in a leadership role, providing work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to staff.
• Experience using the processes, techniques, and methods related to relay construction such as project workflow, safety practices, testing and commissioning techniques, and ISO documentation.
• Experience using Omicron Arco 400 or other similar applications.
• Experience organizing and coordinating work within schedule constraints.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting blueprints and schematics for relay applications.
• Experience working with utility management programs such as Advanced Distribution Management System ( ADMS )/Field Client, Integrated Tools for Operation (iTOA), Maximo, UKG , and Smartsheet.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Supervises the installation, enhancement, troubleshooting, calibration and repair process for systems and/or equipment including: SCADA / AGC , Energy Management System, active map board, low power radio, multi-address radio, voice radio, digital and wireless telephone peripheral equipment. Supervises the installation and maintenance of substation electrical equipment i.e., circuit breakers, transformers, OCBs, switches, motors, meters, relays, remote terminal units, analog/digital telemetry, relay communications systems, fault recording systems, and fault locating systems, etc. Configures intelligent electronic devices (IED’s) for electric system automation i.e. protective relays, solid state meters, remote terminal units, voltage regulators using applicable manufacturer’s software packages. Proficient with ANSI Standards for electric systems. Proficient with ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guidelines. Proficient with communication network protocols; DNP 3.0, TCP /IP, IEEE 802b, Modbus, and ICCP . Performs emergency electric system restoration as necessary. Performs complex diagnostic testing and repair on SCADA equipment, including computers, front-end processors, printers and other peripherals. Analyzes and resolves problems and discrepancies related to Remote Terminal Unit ( RTU ) communications and data. Ensure that Operations has reliable and accurate data. Proficient with schematics, blueprints, cable schedules, wire diagrams, one-lines. Proficient with various manufacturers’ software packages to operate electronic test equipment. Provides input into the development of Capital and O&M budgets. Interprets, explains and enforces City policies, procedures, building codes, specifications and ordinances. Communicates with schedulers/project management regarding work orders. Interfaces with city departmental and intergovernmental entities. Answers customer questions and provide assistance. Monitors safety issues for work group. Responds to scheduled/unscheduled on call duties.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of utility communication, relaying and monitoring and control systems.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of Electric Utility policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of leadership and training techniques
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting of blueprints and schematics for relay applications.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Electronics, or related to the job, plus six (6) years experience in a field related to the installation and maintenance of electronic communications, computer and peripheral equipment or control and instrumentation equipment, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently an Austin Energy Employee?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver's License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver's License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please describe your experience with Electric Utility, ISO, NERC, and ERCOT processes and procedures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience installing, testing, and maintaining utility communication, relaying, and monitoring and control systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in a leadership role, providing work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to staff. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience using the processes, techniques, and methods related to relay construction such as project workflow, safety practices, testing and commissioning techniques, and ISO documentation.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience using Omicron Arco 400 test sets or other similar applications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience organizing and coordinating work within schedule constraints.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience reviewing and interpreting blueprints and schematics for relay applications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with utility management programs such as Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS)/Field Client, Integrated Tools for Operation (iTOA), Maximo, and Smartsheet.
(Open Ended Question)


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