Substation Maintenance Manager

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Substation Maintenance Manager oversees daily electric utility substation and relay operations within our South Dakota and Wyoming utilities, driving business objectives through strategic planning, resource management, and policy implementation, while promoting safety, quality, and operational efficiency through innovative leadership.

Pay Range: $116,500 - $192,400 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Director, Asset Management Services

Location: Rapid City, SD or Council Bluffs, IA

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Actively promote safety within the department and throughout the organization.
* Support the 24x7 operations of the electric utilities by providing leadership for Substation and Relay Operations personnel during working hours as well as outages and emergencies.
* Manage substation facility/equipment maintenance work including but not limited to: substation and line equipment inspections, substation infrared analysis, relay maintenance and testing, and Rapid City DC Tie.
* Develop standardized processes and tools to support training and execution of team objectives.
* Create, document, and maintain drawings, files, and maintenance records for substation facilities in support of day to day activities.
* Prepare and manage approved budgets.
* Enable capital project deployment by managing Substation and Relay Operations resources.
* Ensure compliance with federal and state Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
* Support the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability compliance standards requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Oversee long term electrical maintenance planning and evaluation.
* Coordinate with other maintenance department(s) with respect to any operational and maintenance issues.
* Provide technical support for training and development systems.

What Is Required:
* Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
* 5 or more years of relevant experience in transmission or distribution operations, maintenance and construction or related field.
* Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
* Ability to learn and maintain proficiency with new systems and software as technology evolves.
* Ability to coordinate and direct the work of technicians, maintenance personnel and consulting engineers assigned to the projects.
* This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
* This role will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

What Is Desired:
* Prior supervisory or project leadership experience and knowledge of labor agreements.
* Working knowledge of utility electrical system design philosophy and equipment operation including National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code.
* Strong knowledge of insulation testing methods, insulating oil testing and analysis, and dissolved gas analysis.
* Strong knowledge of substation and line equipment operations and electrical equipment testing.
* Proficiency in reading complex electrical-control drawings and schematics.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.