Shift Supervisor, Electrical Power

Location: Cobb Road

WMATA Reference: 250556

SUMMARY
The Shift Supervisor, Electrical Power is responsible for supervising the installation, testing operating maintenance and management of the electrical power distribution system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the routine, preventative, and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, testing, modification and repair of all equipment associated with electrical power distribution systems (both AC and DC substations) and emergency trip station facilities. Assigns duties to personnel by workload priority, giving instructions in proper work methods/techniques, and ensuring materials are available for assigned maintenance activities.
• Conducts inspections and monitors schedules for timely and satisfactory completion of work.
• Trains, evaluates and (re)certifies employees in accordance with WMATA’s Employee Certification, and Training and Promotional Program.
• Discusses and resolves complaints and grievances with employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies, conducts performance-based conversations or assessments of employees and documents and maintains employee record. Manages training records and personnel actions.
• Attends formal and informal training programs, to maintain level of expertise.
• Prepares, submits, and reviews necessary reports and maintenance documentation.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
High school diploma or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Experience
A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the installation, testing, operations, and maintenance of electrical traction power system equipment for direct current propulsion of rapid transit operations, industrial power distribution or related fields is required. Work with high voltage protection and transformation equipment in voltage classes up to 34.5 KV and experience in fields of cable plant and contact rail inspection, test and maintenance

Certification/Licensure
Must have, or be able to obtain, a Level IV Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certification within two (2) weeks of hire and maintained for the duration of time in job

Preferred
Two (2) years of supervisory experience in the electrical field

Work with high voltage protection and transformation equipment in voltage classes up to 34.5 KV, preferably in power utility field

Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Evaluation Criteria:
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal background check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety-sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing:
WMATA is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Application Deadline: 7/3/2025, 11:59 p.m.

To apply for this position, visit WMATA's Career Center

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