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Category:  Other
Job Ref:  20100578
Job Hours:  Full Time
Job Type:  Permanent
State/Province:  Pennsylvania
City:  Allentown
Job Description
Position Summary Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan. This position receives guidance and oversight from manager. Typically does not perform the work being supervised.

Responsible to oversee highly skilled construction, installation, modification and repair of electrical facilities used in an electric utility in a safe, productive manner with high quality by, supervising personnel in the electrical trades requiring initiative and sound judgement at all regional electrical facilities. Provides timely, cost effective and reliable service to customers internal and external to the Corporation.

One vacancy will support substation and one will support underground/low tension network. Primary Responsibilities 1. Responsible for the completion of capital and O&M work within the regions and outside business arenas for all electrical equipment used in an electric utility.
2. Responsible for timely response to storm restoration efforts in the region, including round-the-clock responsbility as a Work Location Supervisor to respond and lead crew efforts in restoring PPL facilities to normal operation.
3. Work directly with field and G.O. designers in developing a mutually agreeable design that can be built within the approved hours.
4. Responsible for the application of safe work practices on the job in compliance with the Company’s safety rules and develop a safety awareness on the part of subordinates.
5. Responsible for the development of employees by leading, training, motivating, coaching and counseling employees to satisfy the expectations of their positions.
6. Responsible for cost control through the effective and efficient application of personnel, equipment & materials to provide customer/client satisfaction and to ensure job quality and reliability.
7. Responsible for training and enforcement of the Company’s Safety Rules and Policies, local work procedures, environmental procedures, and follows the energy control process at all times.
8. Responsible for the coordination & scheduling of equipment outages and switching to ensure safety working environments thru constant communication with System Operating, Power Dispatchers. Transmission Control Center and Work Management.
9. Assures the timely completion of all administrative processes such as annual reviews, enforcement of the Labor Agreement, Time & Labor, tailboard documentation, progress reporting, etc.
10. Reviews and communicates with responsible engineering personnel to complete pre-job planning, monitor progress, resolve in progress problems and identify revisions to scope and obtains necessary approvals. Candidate Qualifications Successful completion of Profiles XT Testing is required.

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration. Basic Qualifications 1. 3-5 years as a journeyman in the electrical trades or 10 years experience in Electric System Theory and installation techniques for the regional operating systems with the ability to identify and analyze trouble with electrical systems.
2. Demonstrated expertise/knowledge of energized and deenergized facilities; switching and tagging procedures; troubleshooting skills on both overhaed and underground T&D systems; knowledge of training, clearances and working space requirements. Preferred Qualifications 1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Moderate computer skills in the Company’s information systems and other computer based applications. Thorough knowledge of safety rules/regulations, energy control process, Company policies, work practices and the labor agreement. Supervisory experience with leadership, teamwork and communication skills (both oral and written).
3. Ability to pass respirator fit and use test. Equal Employment Opportunity PPL is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V How To Apply 1. Click on Apply Now button
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Post Date:  07/28/2010
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