PURPOSE

The Line Superintendent is responsible for oversight of the construction and maintenance of the Associations transmission and distribution facilities. Exercises considerable independence of judgment with respect to maintaining reliability of the Associations power system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

1.Supervise and direct the daily activities of the operations: planning scheduling and assigning work, determining techniques to be used, and equipment needs.

2.Manages the development and work of the line crew and communicates management directives and goals to employees.

3.Develops morale and positive behavior among supervised employees.

4.Evaluates, encourages, and coaches employees.

5.Develops and maintains an open line of communication with employees and to encourage suggestions, keeps employees informed regarding matters of the Association and holds frequent meetings with Foremen and Subforemen.

6.Responds to complaints and recommends/implements disciplinary action for positions supervised within these sections as outlined in the Associations policies and collective bargaining agreements.

7.Conducts frequent field checks on work in progress to assure adherence to established standards, codes, practices, and safety requirements.

8.Reviews and approves the line crew time sheets.

9.Interview, recommend, and select candidates for all positions supervised.

10.Applies and follows the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements. Ensures the collective bargaining agreement is administered equitably and fairly.

11.Oversees crews in restoring electrical service following service interruption as rapidly as possible. May replace units or components of plant without prior approval when necessary to restore service or when it poses an immediate threat to service continuity.

12.Provides technical expertise to executive management on complex jobs.

13.Estimates jobs in regard to cost and material.

14.Investigates customer complaints and accidents.

15.May coordinate activities related to operational problems, including major outages.

16.Implements company policies and directs company and contractors to properly represent management and its policies in customer/member, in-house, and other public relationships.

17.Works with all departments in the Association, keeping the objectives of the Association in mind.

18.Participates in short and long-range planning.

19.Develop and manage training needs for employees under direct supervision.

20.Develop professional working relationships with all departments within the Association and all external entities when necessary.

21.Promotes a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.

22.Performs the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.

23.Integral member of the Associations Emergency Response Team. Responsible for duties as outlined in the Associations Emergency Response Plan.

The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management personnel.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates are required to have:

A relevant bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience in electrical utility field.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in electrical utility construction, operations, and/or maintenance.

A valid Alaska drivers license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Associations Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

Experience in directing, developing, and administering work programs and procedures; preparing management reports and measuring results.

Completed an accredited lineman apprenticeship program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Support a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promote a sense of shared responsibility for safety.

Advance knowledge of construction, operations, and maintenance of both overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Advance knowledge of math in the areas of basic statistics, percentages, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with the ability to utilize these functions on a daily basis.

Advance knowledge of OSHA and NESC safety and code requirements and up-to-date techniques and procedures for this type of work as well as the procedures for handling hazardous material encountered by the Association.

Working knowledge of personal computers in a windows environment, including the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Advance skill in providing clear and explicit directions, instructions and information using telephones, two-way radios, brief notes, reports, or in person.

Advance skill in collaborative leadership, organizational skills and relationship building.

Skill in developing solutions to assignments.

Skill in effective and professional verbal and written communication.

Advance ability in administering company policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Ability to perform most duties required of a Journeyman Lineman.

Ability to direct, instruct, and supervise multiple work crews.

Ability to meet and deal effectively and calmly with a wide variety of people; possess emotional stability in emergency situations.

Ability to assume responsibility for protecting life and property under normal and emergency conditions.

Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of classified/confidential information.

Ability to motivate subordinates to take initiative and proactively seek out work during slow work periods.

Ability to compose procedures, letters, memorandums and reports.

Ability to think clearly; identify and solve problems in a thorough and logical manner.

Ability to effectively delegate and collaborate with others to accomplish assignments.

Ability to lead the corrective action and continuous improvement processes within area of responsibility.

Ability to drive problem-solving, decision-making and accountability within team.

Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.

Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.

Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.

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 this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demand activity percentages:

Major occurs 60% or more of work time.

Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.

Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.

Physical demand requirements:

Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.

Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.

Major amount of standing, walking, sitting, balancing, finger use, foot-hand-eye coordination, communicating, hearing, seeing, and depth perception.

Moderate amount of stair climbing, and eye-hand coordination.

Minor amount of lifting/carrying/pushing up to fifty (50) pounds, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, handling of items, and feeling/touch of items or objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position works in an office setting and requires field work in variable weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to work in variable weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, high winds, temperatures in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, large amounts of snow, possibly over long periods of time and in darkness, etc.

This position is subject to bee stings and insect bites.

The incumbent must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions when restoring power during storms, outages, or other emergency conditions.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore, is not eligible for overtime compensation. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.

MEA requires a post offer drug test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.

MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, please visit www.mea.coop to submit an application by the closing date.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska 99645

Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax: (907) 761-9264

MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.

Benefits Include

401(k) matching 2%

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance - $120/month for entire family

Life insurance 100% paid by MEA

Long Term Disability 100% paid by MEA

Employee assistance program

Paid time off starts at 3.385 hrs/wk

11.5 paid holidays per year.

Retirement Defined Benefit plan/Pension

About Matanuska Electric Assn, Inc.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA), Alaska’s oldest existing and second-largest electric cooperative, is owned and operated by its member-owners. The headquarters office in Palmer is located only 45 minutes from Anchorage, the state’s largest metropolitan area. The town of Palmer is nestled in the lush farmlands of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, surrounded by the majestic Chugach Mountain Range. MEA’s service area is 4,200 square miles in Southcentral Alaska, nearly the same size as the 2.2 million acre Yellowstone National Park. MEA serves an area twice as large as Delaware and three-fifths the size of Connecticut. Service is provided from four locations throughout the territory: Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer, and Big Lake. Alaska is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and pilots. Residents regularly enjoy world class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, white water rafting, and other outdoor activities. Join us in the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’! MEA is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.

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