Job Description

Department Overview

Applied Technology Services (ATS) is an internal service organization that provides high quality technical services and expertise on an as-needed basis to all business lines at Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), including Nuclear, Hydro and Fossil Generation; Electric Transmission and Distribution; Gas Transmission and Distribution; and other internal PG&E departments. Based at PG&E's San Ramon Technology Center, ATS is a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 120 engineers and technical personnel who perform work in the ATS San Ramon offices and laboratories, and in the field.

Position Summary

This Supervisor for Electrical Testing and Design is directly responsible for providing leadership, training, safety, engineering expertise, and technical direction to the Engineers and ESC Technicians who offer comprehensive electrical engineering services to all PG&E lines of business. Services include failure analysis, T&D equipment testing, high power and high current testing, ground grid design & testing, SF6 testing, ground grid and ARC flash studies etc.

The Supervisor manages and directs the work of engineering staff who perform projects involving specialized testing, analysis, diagnosing and investigative work for various PG&E internal clients such as Energy Supply, Electric or Gas Operations. Incumbents perform the strategic planning function for the department, such as forecasting and budgeting, evaluating potential projects or bids and allocating resources. Incumbents provide technical leadership for work, ensure client satisfaction is always maintained, reviews and approve technical reports, and identify and evaluate new technology for utilization on client projects based on technological advances and the needs of the client. This Leader promotes a safety and quality culture, ensuring adherence to all company and regulatory safety and quality policies and procedures. The Supervisor will also ensure that work expectations are fully met and take appropriate and effective corrective actions when needed. The maintenance, reliability and safe operation of PG&E's High Voltage Dome and High Current Yard Test Facilities is one of the key responsibilities for the supervisor.

The Supervisor is required to provide an oversight on the following specific areas while spending some of their personal time doing industry analysis work and leading testing activities in the field and the lab.

* Wildfire innovative technology development and testing
* New equipment testing and evaluation
* Serious Injury and Fatality Analysis and Support
* Equipment Failure Analysis/Apparent Cause Analysis
* EMF measurements and support
* Wildfire Safety Inspection Program

Job Responsibilities

* Safety Requirements: Adhere to all PG&E Safety Requirements, Knowledgeable of Electrical Utility Operations and practices. Ensure the training and safe work environment and practices of entire work unit.
* Unit Leadership: Manage and lead the team of up to 10 Engineers/Technicians, Ensure Project delivery, Work Planning and Establish personnel goals and performance evaluations for the unit.
* Guide complex parallel projects to successful completion and provide technical direction to inter-disciplinary project teams in a growing dynamic environment.
* Participate and support the ATS Leadership Team and efforts. Be an active member of a 15-person leadership team which sets the business and operational direction of the ATS organization. Participate in Department Leadership meetings, lead/chair ATS teams as necessary, create and submit Unit budget and operating plans.
* Oversees day to day project work of unit. Allocates project resources and internal requirements. Reviews and approves engineering technical reports and works with engineering staff to ensure accuracy of information.
* Develops short- and long-term plan for unit to meet financial goals, including billable hour and productive capacity.
* Evaluates client needs and internal resources to determine what services to provide near and long term. Develops relationships with clients and obtains feedback on ATS work on a regular basis.
* Maintains high level of customer satisfaction. Ensures team understands client needs and that project work/product/service meets client expectations. Ensures regular and effective client communication. Typically interfaces with client groups at the supervisor or manager level.
* Oversees development of bid proposals for technical projects for unit.
* Develops business cases for expenditures, staffing, new technology or new services. Presents to and/or reviews with Manager.
* Prepares regular team/unit performance metric reports for management review.
* Keeps abreast of new technologies in the industry and makes recommendations to ATS management based on business need.
* Completes assigned capital projects on budget and on schedule. Identifies and purchases new capital tools as needed for projects.
* Monitors project work processes, procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met. Ensures equipment and tools are routinely tested and calibrated.
* Leads change management initiatives and unit activities that support improved safety/quality, including the effective implementation of new or revised safety/quality policies, programs and procedures.
* Supervises staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training development & coaching, performance management, employee engagement activities, and rewards and recognition.

Qualifications

Minimum:

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
* 7 years of cumulative experience in electrical engineering, testing and design

Desired:

* Registered Professional Engineer
* Masters or MBA
* 3 years of leadership experience
* Thorough knowledge of testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques in one or more disciplines or area of specialty.
* Understanding of quality assurance and control implementation concepts and practices.
* Knowledge and understanding of client business needs. General understanding of broader company and industry trends and issues.
* Leadership and project management skills.
* General financial knowledge to estimate costs, budgets, prepare proposals and track spending.
* Effective oral and written communication skills with management and subordinates.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Decision making skills. Ability to see big picture and prioritize competing priorities.
* Process improvement knowledge and skill.
* Marketing and sales skills to promote ATS services.
* Strong multitasking, planning and organizational skills.
* Strong MS Office and computer skills.