Electrical Supervisor

Location: Beckel | Company: Hedcor, Inc. | Department: Technical Services | Employment Type: Probationary | Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• Coordinate and supervise electrical testing and diagnostic activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and implement testing procedures and protocols to assess the performance of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure that electrical systems and equipment are properly maintained and repaired to prevent downtime and optimize performance.
• Train and mentor electrical technicians to improve their knowledge and skills in testing and diagnostics.
• Develop and maintain accurate records and documentation of electrical testing and diagnostic activities.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and develop action plans to address any issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that electrical systems and equipment are integrated and operating efficiently.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and develop long-term plans in preventive/prescriptive maintenance.
• Oversee testing and diagnostics on power and distribution transformers, generators, protection relays, power capacitors, battery systems, instrument transformers, lightning arresters, and grounding systems for ROR, Solar and Wind power plants.
• Ensure that condition-based, preventive, and corrective maintenance works are carried out according to applicable standards and practices.
• Ensure thermal scanning on substations, switchboards/switchgears, generators, and transmission lines are conducted per the test plan.
• Calibrate and verify protection relays, metering instruments and distribution metering.
• Inspect and perform acceptance testing on all incoming and spare critical electrical materials and equipment.
• Study and suggest improvement projects on electrical matters; prepare annual test plans for ROR, Solar and Wind power plants.
• Check and inspect test equipment; ensure tools are in top operating condition.
• Prepare accomplishment reports, test results, diagnostics, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets; monitor and control operating and manpower expenses (including overtime).
• Ensure testing and diagnostics follow best practices and standards; administer asset condition assessments and monitor status.
• Plan and program equipment calibration and monitor implementations.
• Supervise unplanned repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting for critical electrical equipment in ROR, Solar and Wind Power Plants.
• Provide technical support/data for regulatory requirements.
• Supervise new plant installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Manage documents and records of testing activities; ensure positive work relations within the electrical team and with customers through action plan implementation.
• Ensure annual risk assessments for ROR, Solar and Wind power plants are conducted and monitored.
• Develop and implement new technologies and best practices to improve efficiency and reliability of the power plant infrastructure; participate in brownfield and greenfield growth directions.
• Involvement in incoming RE plants for Technical acceptance, Electrical Asset acceptance, ORR, punch listing, design review, and standardization.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) or Professional Electrical Engineer
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical testing and diagnostics
• Management skills in organizational settings; High Voltage Testing and Commissioning for ROR, Solar, and Wind Power Plants
• Knowledge of electrical testing procedures and equipment
• Proficient in analyzing complex data and developing solutions to improve performance
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders
• Experience in the energy or utilities industry is a plus