Foreman, Operator Inspector

Foreman, Operator Inspector - ( 250000GV ) Description

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

Foreman, Operator/Inspector will train, direct and supervise bargaining unit employees engaged in the operation, troubleshooting and inspection of electric substation/distribution system facilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Has the authority to appraise performance, discipline, handle grievances and other managerial functions. Schedule, assign and coordinate the performing of switching operations on distribution, transmission/substation facilities; the troubleshooting/inspection of various electrical/substation and distribution equipment for defects and status of facilities; and location/isolation of electric substation/distribution system failures and referring to the appropriate personnel for repairs. Make work inspections to ensure an adequate quantity/quality of work is achieved; provide information and instructions to employees including keeping personnel informed of new equipment installed at substations.
Troubleshoot electric system equipment failures and report problems to appropriate department for correction; report defective equipment found during routine inspections to proper personnel; switch in substation as needed. Evaluate system outages and inform appropriate personnel of existing conditions for timely service restoration; coordinate planned equipment outages for routine
maintenance with industrial customers.

Develop/implement substation/distribution inspection operation standards/procedures and programs for substation/distribution equipment in order to detect defective equipment, reduce customer service interruptions and ensure proper repairs are made before system peak. Provide classroom instructions on MLGW's electric substation/distribution equipment, relaying and switching procedures to all personnel performing switching. Develop/implement MLGW's annual substation switching certification program for all personnel engaged in high voltage switching in electric substations; administer switching test to all job applicants. Prepare various paperwork such as time and mileage, requisitions, absence reports, etc.; responsible for service restoration. Responsible for the field system operation/ inspection area and the safe work practices of employees; conduct quarterly safety meetings. Operate Division vehicle/radio. Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) plus courses in Basic and Advanced Electricity is required.

EXPERIENCE

2 -4 years of experience in systems operation and/or test/maintenance of system equipment is required. Knowledge of protective relaying and electric safety manuals/operating codes is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must participate in Foreman Assessment Center within 3 months from date of hire. Must successfully complete NIMS Training within 1 year of entering job. Must be able to distinguish color. Must have occupationally significant combination of ability to apply procedures/regulations to coordinate specific
activities and ability to assume responsibilities involving a number of simultaneous activities. Physical Demands: Works outside majority of time.
Occasionally works inside. Works in proximity of energized electrical equipment and is subject to electrical shocks, burns, climbing, walking/standing for longs periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pulling, reaching and lifting during field inspections within electric substations. Subject to 24-hour call.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

Primary Location : USA-TN-Memphis Work Locations : OF01 Electric Sys Ops Facility 2425 Covington Pike Memphis 38128-6935 Job : Electrical Organization : 0560310 Systems Control Electric Job Posting : Jun 5, 2025, 12:10:20 PM Midpoint Salary : 106454.40