Overview

Position Title:Assistant Director of Electric Utility

Company:City Of Cstx

Location:College Station, TX

Job Description:

Under general direction, the Assistant Director provides professional and technical advice in support of the Director of Electric Utility regarding the overall operation of the electric utility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: overseeing the study, analysis, planning, and documentation of the expansion, modification, operation and maintenance of the electric system and ensuring that compliance requirements are met;  supervising assigned divisions of the Electric Utility;  and identifying and addressing business needs and internal and external customer issues. Act as Director of Electric Utility in their absence.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, supervise, provide leadership and administer the operation, design, construction, and planning of the electric transmission and distribution systems, SCADA, metering (including AMI), and/or electrical substations.  Ensure that departmental goals, safety, and compliance requirements are met.
  • Supervise and direct the activities of assigned divisions; identify training needs and develop training plan for assigned divisions; and provide assistance to the Director of Electric with the supervision and management of departmental activities, including but not limited to, mentoring, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performing discipline and termination procedures in accordance with City policy.
  • Develop processes, implement plans, and conduct studies required to address the City’s power supply and ancillary service needs.   Work with vendors and power suppliers to negotiate contracts to minimize costs and risks for the City.
  • Identify areas of system and business needs; propose practical solutions and assist with implementation of project plans and business decisions. Identify and justify projects for the electric system capital improvement plan.  Participate in preparing and administering the department’s budget following FERC accounting practices.
  • Oversee the study, analysis, planning, and documentation for extensions, expansions, modifications, and the maintenance of the electrical system.
  • Develop written documentation and reports for designs, specifications, customer plan reviews, electrical reviews for Development Review Committee items, equipment selections, standards, procedures, agenda items for City Council, planning studies, special reports, project proposals, etc.
  • Participate in statewide transmission system planning, operation processes, and regulatory compliance including ERCOT meetings, subcommittees, and reporting.
  • Work to develop Electric staff through employee education and training. Implement and administer organizational and departmental policies to improve productivity, safety, and reliability.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; and seven (7) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in the electric power industry, including three (3) years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  •  Must maintain a residence within a 40 minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position.