Senior Distribution Supervisor

Requisition: 84271


PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.


Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200

Work Location Category: Onsite


We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.

This is a second level supervisory position. Supervise the Substation Supervisors and Bargaining Unit associates responsible for the maintenance and repairs of Inside Plant equipment in substations and switching stations in accordance with manufacturers and company standards. Ensure application of safe work principles. Direct the preventative maintenance & construction work on substation and switching station relay equipment and maintain complete records of work performed. Plan long-term work schedules and revise in accordance with failures and emergencies as needed. Train and evaluate bargaining unit & mast employees in their performance of duties. Must be able to accept substation on-call assignments and have a willingness to respond outside of normal work hours. Must have knowledge of the SAP work Management and CMMS Data Base Systems and the ability to evaluate, enter, and access data. Must have extensive experience in the operation, construction, and maintenance of substation and switching station mechanical equipment. Ability to develop a departmental work plan and supervise Substation Maintenance Supervisors in the performance of their work.

Job Responsibilities

• This is a second level supervisory position in the Inside Plant Projects and Construction (IPC&M) - Metropolitan Substation Department. The successful incumbent will be responsible and fully accountable for the supervision of assigned personnel in the maintenance, construction and testing of associated Transmission and Distribution Inside Plant equipment in Switching Stations and Substations.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily objectives are successfully achieved safely, environmentally compliant and within expectations of the Company; provide training and instruction to personnel in work practices and use of tools and equipment; assist in tracking the training and development of personnel.
• Assist in the identification and recognition of unusual, unsafe or inappropriate work conditions and take necessary corrective action; promote safety principles; counsel associates, as required, and handle first step grievance meetings.
• Assign and direct work to accomplish the desired results in a safe, efficient and expeditious manner; demonstrate strong leadership skills in successfully managing the team of both MAST and bargaining unit associates; maintain effective working relationships while interfacing with other groups in the Division as well as Asset Management & Planning and other P&C associates.
• Accept supervisory on-call responsibilities and overtime assignments; support project management in providing manpower estimates, forecasts, and work schedules as needed to achieve project milestones; provide support of work activities and response to emergencies during and outside of normal working hours, including response to system and weather events within and outside of PSE&G territory, as needed.

Job Specific Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience as a first level supervisor
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and testing of Inside Plant equipment in Switching Stations and Substations.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the applicable portions of Company / Union Agreement, MCD Agreement and bargaining unit workforce, including knowledge of Positive Discipline process and Mutual Gains Bargaining.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, wiring, and 1-line diagrams
• General knowledge of basic computer applications, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite
• As the job requires driving to Company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
• As an employee of PSE&G, during storm/outage restoration efforts, may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and the regular work schedule. May also be required to work in an alternate location.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Extensive knowledge of relay and control circuits design and functionality
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting, identifying and analyzing abnormal equipment and system operations
• Ability to read and understand control prints and how specific Substation Equipment schemes operate

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
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