Manage all aspects of Power Delivery including, but not limited to, System Operations, Transmission Engineering and Transmission and Substation Operation and Maintenance (O&M), as well as Facilities and Fleet management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of five combined years of practical experience in managing high voltage transmission engineering, construction, O&M, and / or System Operations.
- Effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of construction, consultant, and transmission service contracts.
- Thorough knowledge of high voltage substations and transmission systems.
- Understanding of Labor Contracts.
- Professional Electrical Engineer's License is preferable.
- Understanding of "RUS" procedures and processes.
- Experience in developing construction workplans (CWP) and annual transmission capital plan.
- Experience in budget development and administration.
- Understanding of the concepts of System Operations, transmission service and OASIS administration, and associated NERC compliance activities and implications.
- Basic understanding of facilities maintenance and management.
- Basic understanding of fleet maintenance and management.
- Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and / or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
Cost-effective operation and maintenance of the Power Delivery system providing for the highest level of system reliability.Ensure an appropriate level of staffing, equipment and tools.Propose / Evaluate capital additions / modifications to the transmission facilities.Assist AEPCO's Transmission Planning Department in evaluating capital additions / modifications to transmission facilities.Provide guidance and support to the transmission O&M staff.Provide support to Members, as needed.Monitor overall capital project budgets and schedules.Monitor O&M budgets.Provide accurate reports to Board and Board Committees as required.Function as Chair and / or Member for various engineering and operation (E&O) committees.Negotiate contract terms with Members and other utilities as required.Job Posted by ApplicantPro