| Manager – Northwest District Elkins, AR, USA Power Delivery - Central District / Full Time Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives. A Manager of our Northwest District manages technical employees responsible for constructing, operating, testing, and maintaining electrical transmission system within an assigned district. In this position, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and continuing to strive to push AECC and our mission forward. Responsibilities · Manages and coordinates the installation, maintenance, and testing of substations and transmission facilities in accordance with Reliability Maintenance and Testing Program (RMTP). · Manages and coordinates the installation, maintenance, and testing of member cooperatives' substations and transmission facilities in accordance with RMTP, upon request, and if organization Force Account Resources are available. · Maintains records on all tests and maintenance procedures and forwards those records, including NERC evidence, through management for retention in accordance with the RMTP. · Maintains test equipment and tools used in the operation, testing, and maintenance of substations and transmission lines. · Coordinates and assists with the construction, operations, and maintenance activities of member cooperatives, and monitors the transmission system reliability within their district. · Participates in and provides evidence for forensic investigations, as directed and required. · Coordinates the operations, and inspection of all substations and transmission line assets within assigned district, as required. · Manages the use, operations, and maintenance of mobile substations deployed within the district. · Inspects, uses, and documents maintenance logs and inspection forms for district vehicles, trailers, mobile substations and assigned drivers within the district. · Schedules resources for maintenance and testing of district assets through use of Avantis Enterprise Management System (EAMS). · Plans, coordinates, and conducts safety meetings monthly; implements safety in the work area. · Works with the Director - Power Delivery and other Power Delivery managers in maintaining a skill assessment, technical training program, and a technician skills evaluation process. · Maintains the district's inventory of parts and supplies used in substation operations and maintenance. · Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. · Prepares the Capital and O&M budgets for assigned area of responsibility. Monitors budget monthly and prepares variance reports, as needed. · Prepares, opens, and closes work orders and purchase orders for district tools, equipment, vehicles, and other necessary items. · The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position. | 
