Substation Switchboard Wiring Supervisor

Substation Switchboard Wiring Supervisor

Reports to: Transmission Construction Substation Manager

Location: Reports out of Forest Park, GA (GPC Transmission Construction Building) and requires statewide travel. 

NOTE: This position has statewide responsibilities, and frequent travel within the state of Georgia is required – up to 50% of the time. Open to candidates maintaining their regular office in a different area of the state if the candidate is willing to travel to Forest Park as needed.

Job Summary

The Switchboard Wiring Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and direction to a team of 5 foremen and up to 60 covered wiremen with statewide responsibilities for all field control wiring required on substation projects that are part of the Georgia Power Transmission capital investment portfolio. This position will be responsible for ensuring that Switchboard crews have the training, equipment, and resources to successfully execute their projects. This position is also responsible for leading the team in their support of capital maintenance and restoration work in partnership with the Transmission Maintenance Centers across the state. 

The supervisor will conduct ongoing performance management and ensure robust plans for employee training and development at all levels in support of an active learning environment. This position interfaces with Training and Safety to support the initial and ongoing training within Switchboard.

The Switchboard Wiring Supervisor will coordinate with peer Switchboard Project Oversight Supervisor, Substation Construction Physical Supervisors, Substation Construction Equipment Installer Supervisor, Project Management, Substation Control & Physical Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, Transmission Support, Supply Chain Management, and other internal and external partners to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in a quality manner.

The supervisor is responsible to lead the team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning and ensuring critical and operational risk plans are implemented. The supervisor will conduct ongoing performance management and ensure robust plans for employee training and development at all levels in support of an active learning environment. Major focus areas include safety, inclusion, performance management, employee development, training, quality assurance, and efficiency improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Model safety leadership and support employee-led safety culture and human performance initiatives.
• Provide leadership for the Switchboard field wiring teams and support initiatives throughout Transmission Construction.
• Partner with Substation Switchboard Project Oversight Supervisor to create and implement strategy to address current and future resource needs of Switchboard.
• Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver effective performance management and actively support leadership development and training for direct reports.
• Create and implement equitable, proactive plans to support Switchboard team members in their learning, growth and development training for current and future roles.
• Understand and adhere to the Transmission Construction labor agreements. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners – Substation Physical Construction Supervisors, Contract Crews, Project Management, Substation Control & Physical Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, Transmission Support, Supply Chain Management
• Oversee the hiring and onboarding process for covered employees. 
• Ensure routine evaluation and optimization of crew makeup based on experience level and development interests. 
• Lead and coordinate emergency equipment failure efforts as needed. 

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree a plus

Technical Experience:

• Experience within Transmission is preferred; TMC, Sub Design, and/or Construction experience is especially beneficial   
• Experience leading covered employees is a plus
• Subject matter expertise in control wiring is a plus

Leadership Experience:

• Performance management experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading inclusive teams and developing others
• Demonstrated focus on Safety Excellence and Human Performance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external audiences.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set expectations of those around them and hold others accountable.
• Ability to guide, support and develop leaders of leaders. 
• Ability to think strategically and help others do the same
• Proficiency as a mentor/trainer
• Ability to lead workgroups through change by understanding, communicating, and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership involving multiple work groups and departments with the ability to cultivate a team environment for project success and resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas
• Effective in oral and written communications, facilitation of meetings, and ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with varied contacts
• Working knowledge of IBEW Local 84 Transmission MOA
• Knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) beneficial
• Knowledge of GPC Safety and Health policies, safe work practices & procedures, and System Operating Procedures

Behavioral Attributes:

• Models all aspects of Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Demonstrates personal commitment to Safety Excellence 
• Influencer and champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through words and actions
• Strong teamwork, collaborative and interpersonal attributes. Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with others
• Exhibits proactive approach, strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions
• Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the company and external public