Power Engineering Manager - City of Glendale, CA

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, this management position is responsible for managing engineers and engineering work for utility systems for the Glendale Water and Power Department (GWP). Extensive engineering judgment in all phases of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a utility system is utilized.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: 
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
 
Prepares and supervises preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates, studies, and reports involved in the regulatory compliance, design, construction, maintenance and operation of a steam turbine, gas turbine, methane gas fueled electric generating plant, internal combustion engine generation or water pumps and motors.
 
Analyzes costs and makes cost studies in the construction and operation of existing and proposed power plants or water pumping facilities.
 
Supervises and/or participates in engineering and feasibility investigations, including administration of consulting and construction contracts. Analyzes bids and prepares contract documents.
 
Designs power plant or water pumping station equipment features. Supervises and inspects work performed under contract to ensure compliance with specifications.
 
Directly supervises several staff members and ensures that all Section activities are carried out safely and in accordance with City and Departmental goals.
 
Manages the work of a planning and design engineering staff. Coordinates the work of engineering and operational staff.

May determine and recommend maintenance philosophy and policy. May set maintenance quality parameters and performance indicators. May develop detailed maintenance plans and methods for condition-monitoring of assets.
 
Manages the planning and mechanical/structural design of electrical generation equipment and power plant facilities or water pumping facilities and equipment.
 
Prepares the budget for capital improvement projects/programs. Represents the section in inter-agency meetings and negotiations.
 
May appear as expert witness involving litigation on engineering-related matters.
 
Oversees preparation and revision of maps, sectional sheets, and the storage and filing of various records and project files.
 
Consults with engineers, sales representatives, and engineering staff regarding design of electrical generation equipment and power plant facilities or water pumping facilities and equipment.
 
Plans and organizes the safe operation, maintenance, engineering, design input, and construction of electric control systems.
 
Understands control systems design and control software, such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems, and other related control systems and software.
 
Reviews equipment and construction practice standards. 
 
May perform the duties of the Assistant General Manager- Power Management in his/her absence.
 
Hires capable employees and implements necessary training to develop staff to meet the requirements of each functional area of responsibility.  

Ensures that adequate back-up skills are developed, and individual skills and abilities are increased.  

Ensures that assigned personnel work effectively with employees of other City departments and sections within GWP.
 
Prepares formal reports for presentation to City Council and GWP Commission.
 
Reviews and evaluates employees' job performance, and effectively recommends personnel actions. Plans, lays out, and delegates work to subordinate employees.
 
May drive on City business as necessary. 
 
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.