Senior Distribution Supervisor

Requisition:  81637

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 114,500 - $ 188,100

Work Location Category: Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

This is a second level supervisory position in the Inside Plant Projects and Construction (IP C&M) – Metropolitan Substation Department – Relay.

Job Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible and fully accountable for the supervision of assigned personnel in the maintenance, construction and testing, of associated Transmission and Distribution relay equipment in Switching Stations and Substations.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily objectives are successfully achieved safely, environmentally compliant and within expectations of the Company.
• Provide training and instruction to personnel in work practices and use of tools and equipment.
• Assist in tracking the training and development of personnel.
• Assist in the identification and recognition of unusual, unsafe or inappropriate work conditions and take necessary corrective action.
• Promote safety principles.
• Counsel associates, as required, and handle first step grievance meetings.
• Assign and direct work to accomplish the desired results in a safe, efficient and expeditious manner.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills in successfully managing the team of both MAST and bargaining unit associates.
• Maintain effective working relationships while interfacing with other groups in the Division as well as Asset Management & Planning and other P&C associates.
• Accept supervisory on-call responsibilities and overtime assignments.
• Support project management in providing manpower estimates, forecasts, and work schedules as needed to achieve project milestones.
• Provide support of work activities and response to emergencies during and outside of normal working hours, including response to system and weather events within and outside of PSE&G territory, as needed.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Must have taken and obtained an acceptable score on the First Line Supervisor's Test (FLST) unless presently directly and supervising (i.e. responsible for performance review) represented associates for a minimum of 12 continuous months to be eligible to apply.
• High school graduate or GED.
• A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience as a first level supervisor.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and testing of relay equipment in Switching Stations and Substations.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the applicable portions of Company / Union Agreement, MCD Agreement and bargaining unit workforce, including knowledge of Positive Discipline process and Mutual Gains Bargaining.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, wiring, and 1-line diagrams
• General knowledge of basic computer applications, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite
• As the job requires driving to Company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of relay and control circuits design and functionality.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting, identifying and analyzing abnormal equipment and system operations.
• Ability to read and understand control prints and how specific relay schemes operate.

Minimum Years of Experience

Education

Certifications

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Immigration Support will not be provided in association with this position now or in the future

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

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