Supervisor, Transmission Operations, Maintenance & Training

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Supervises the day-to-day work of the O&M team: work order creation, Maintenance Authorization Requests (MARs), invoice review, contractor coordination, and inventory management. Manages a budget of roughly $1M in administrative expenditures and $27M+ in contracted maintenance and operations spend, with authority to approve capital expenditures up to an authorized limit. Establishes section policies, procedures, and standards that keep the team aligned with MEAG Power's broader programs and initiatives. Tracks monthly spending by category and FERC account against budget. Serves as subject-matter expert for NERC standards PRC-005 (Protection System Maintenance & Testing), FAC-003 (Vegetation Management), EOP-004, and CIP-014, among others. Works with the Cyber Security Manager to build and maintain MEAG Power's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) physical security policies and procedures. Shares responsibility to review and update MEAG Power's Cyber and Physical Incident Response Plan (CAPIRP) and the MEAG Event Reporting Operating Plan (MEROP); participates in GridEx grid-security exercises. Monitors industry physical security alerts and assesses impact on MEAG Power infrastructure. Performs and supports incident investigations and reporting to DOE, NERC, SERC, local law enforcement, the FBI, E-ISAC, GEMA/HS, and fellow ITS members. Supervises the Senior Transmission Training & Safety Specialist, who certifies MEAG Power staff, contractors, and Participant personnel to work safely on the high-voltage transmission system and low-side distribution equipment. Champions physical security awareness and training across MEAG Power and its Participants. Enforces field safety procedures and stay current on OSHA and electric utility industry standards. Works directly with municipal electric distribution systems and transmission operators on day-to-day and emergency operations. Represents MEAG Power on Integrated Transmission System (ITS) working groups and relevant committees within SERC, APPA, NATF, and/or LPPC covering operations, maintenance, testing, protection, and physical security. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university. 5-8 years related experience in the utility industry with direct experience in Transmission Maintenance and Operations. At least 1 year of experience must include direct supervision of other technical and professional individuals. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and time-management skills. Strong Project Management skills are required with the judgement to balance safety, cost, and reliability. Experience using AI tools is a plus. Familiarity with NERC standards and prior participation on electric transmission reliability working groups is a plus. MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including: Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives Health and Dependent Care FSAs Vacation and Sick days 10 paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July) Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service) Long Term Disability Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) Vacation Purchase Program MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.