Metering & Apparatus Manager - Somerset, United States - South Kentucky RECC

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Metering & Apparatus Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Position Type: Exempt (Grade 13)

Supervises: Meter Technician I & II

Effective: May 2024

To ensure delivery of safe and reliable electricity to members, businesses, and industry. To provide Metering, SCADA, Apparatus, and AMI services and/or assistance to employees and members related to safety, power outages/restoration, and power quality issues during regular business hours and after hours.

• Associate degree in electrical technology or related field with 7 years of experience; OR relative experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Manage and maintain supervisory control & data acquisition hardware developments and installations including but not limited to substation rebuilds, breaker replacements, operation applications, reporting, and operational enhancements.
• Responsible for the training and coordination of procedures and policies directed specifically to the Metering & Apparatus departments as needed.
• Provides technical support on power quality issues to cooperative employees and members.
• Performs various management functions associated with departmental leadership including budget preparation, information dissemination, team safety meetings, coordination, etc.
• Direct the testing, repair, replacement, and maintenance of all metering & apparatus equipment.
• Oversee PSC required field instrument transformer inspections and testing.
• Install and maintain substation AMI equipment.
• Train and develop employees in all aspects of metering & apparatus technology.
• Procure and maintain a stock of meters, parts, and other associated equipment.
• Maintain records relating to installation and analyze survey data.
• Knowledge and performance of public service commission rules and regulations.
• Preparation of the departmental monthly meter report and annual budget proposal.
• Assist engineering with field surveys in sectionalizing and balancing substation circuits.
• Assist engineering with programming, testing, & commissioning all cooperative apparatus equipment.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and develop recommended solutions for power quality problems.
• Install and maintain load survey equipment.
• Perform inspections as needed on all equipment.
• Assist in restoring service during power outages as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.