Assistant Director - Generation and Engineering

JOB POSITION #20 – Assistant Director – Generation and Engineering

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Electric / Generation & Engineering

WORK LOCATION: MOC

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular / Full-Time

PAY GRADE: T – Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $93,279 – $142,250 / Annual

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: February 27, 2015

JOB DUTIES

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will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under the general direction of the Electric Utility Director, manages the Generation and Electric/Engineering divisions within the Farmington Electric Utility System.

Works with the Electric Utility Director and staff to implement programs and projects in order to achieve the electric utility's mission and long-term objectives. Assists the Electric Utility Director in the overall planning, organization, and management of utility operations including safety, compliance, electric service reliability, budgeting, project planning, and policy development.

Serves as the Acting Electric Utility Director, as assigned, and assumes the responsibility and authority to assure continuity of all utility business functions, operations, and services.

Actively participates as a member of the electric utility's senior management team and contributes to the team's success by making and implementing recommendations which improve the financial position, performance, and service of the electric utility.

Prepares and administers annual capital improvement and O&M budgets for the Generation and Electric/Engineering Divisions. Presents recommended budgets for Department review and approval, and prepares routine budget status reports for the Electric Utility Director.

Effectively manages human resources in order to improve performance, productivity, cost-of-service, safety, compliance, and employee training/development. Assures compliance with all workplace related personnel rules and expectations for conduct. Selects personnel for hiring and promotion; evaluates performance via the formal appraisal process, and addresses disciplinary issues as required. Handles all human resources matters confidentially and in accordance with Utility policy and procedures.

Oversees the management of planning, engineering, and construction of electric transmission, distribution, system protection, and SCADA systems; and the operation, maintenance, and construction of power generation facilities, systems, and equipment in order to maintain safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient electric power production and service.

Develops and coordinates energy resource and system expansion plans and forecasts.

Exercises management oversight and supervision over the Engineering Manager, Generation Superintendent, Generation Superintendent – Engineering/Maintenance, Generation Scheduling/Resource Specialist, and supporting staff.

Administers, negotiates, authorizes, and approves contracts, service agreements, and purchase orders in accordance with utility procurement policy.

Serves as the electric utility representative on the San Juan Generating Station Engineering & Operations Committee. Provides Owner-oversight of PNM's SJGS operations and budgets.

Serves on internal electric utility committees including safety, compliance, and standards.

Negotiates and administers the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and stays informed on changes in the industry relating to employment, pay, and unions.

Assures reliable and cost-effective fuel supply for power generation facilities including negotiation and administration of long-term fuel supply and transportation/delivery contracts.

Maintains and documents Generation and Electric Engineering Division compliance with FERC, NERC, and WECC standards and regulations. Provides input on recommended changes to standards, rules, and regulations.

Maintains overall responsibility for the implementation and administration of safety and related training programs within the Generation and Electric/Engineering Divisions.

Maintains compliance with OSHA regulations and all City, Utility, and facility/worksite safety rules, policies, and procedures. Investigates and reports on injury and property damage incidents.

Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permits.

Oversees and directs the planning, scheduling, and execution of power production and electric system maintenance, equipment overhaul, and capital upgrade projects.

Represents the electric utility as required, both internal and external, including in meetings with City Council, Public Utility Commission, other City departments, and external stakeholder organizations.

Oversees the development of construction standards, technical specifications, contract terms/conditions, contractor qualifications, cost/benefit evaluation criteria, and other technical, construction, and commercial information and standards in order to improve capital project cost, schedule, quality, and budget outcomes.

Prepares and submits internal reports on a monthly basis, and authorizes reports and submittals to external agencies as required.

Participates in the development of electric utility strategic and long-range plans, and actively participates on committees pertaining to employee safety, construction, maintenance, and apprenticeship standards, and other committees, as required, in order to improve the safe and reliable operation of the electric utility.

Assures material specification and inventory standards are provided to the Purchasing Department through the Electric Standards Committee.

Directs and coordinates staff in the preparation of long range forecasts, studies, system expansion plans, and construction budgets.

Insures that liaison is maintained between the Generation and Electric Engineering Divisions and other departments and divisions throughout the electric utility and the City in order to assure the effective coordination of all interrelated activities.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.


QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Preferred graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or business administration or a related discipline.

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of increasingly responsible experience in the electric utility industry in a power production, engineering, and/or T&D system role(s) with at least ten (10) years of management experience leading a team(s) with at least 30 employees.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico is preferred.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), NERC Standards, and federal laws applicable to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of high voltage electric and power generation facilities.

Thorough knowledge of steam, hydroelectric, coal-fired, and combustion turbine generating plants, systems, and equipment.

Demonstrated ability to economically evaluate and compare alternate plans.

Demonstrated ability to manage large capital projects with expertise in project management and the administration and direction of large contractors.

Ability to guide, direct, and motivate employees.

Ability to direct the organization and supervision of personnel performing technical engineering, construction, plant operations, and maintenance work.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with the IBEW and its members

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, other utilities, contractors, and the public. Ability to be an active team player on the Utility's management team.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Extensive Background Check Required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Two-way radio, telephone, computer, and office equipment as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and occasionally will be required to walk over rough, undeveloped, heavy brush, and rocky ground.

The employee is frequently required to stand; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear; and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee will be viewing computer screen for several hours at a time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud while in the field and quiet in the office.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.

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