Transmission Superintendent

Transmission Superintendent

Transmission Superintendent provides department leadership, direction, and oversight for the construction and maintenance of the electrical transmission lines in FKEC's System, ensuring the most reliable and safe system for members.

• Schedule and oversee FKEC EHV and contractor crews conducting maintenance and construction, ensuring compliance with project engineering design and industry standards.
• Manage and oversee contracts and compliance for work being done on the transmission system.
• Attend meetings for underground utilities digging near transmission structures.
• Interpret annual aerial inspection and annual infrared results and schedule appropriate repairs.
• Review upcoming engineered transmission projects and provide suggested changes.
• Manage monthly EHV truck and work boat inspections to verify operational condition.
• Provide recommendations for future transmission projects.
• Work closely with FKEC's Environmental Manager to ensure all permitting is correctly adhered to and vegetation clearances are maintained.
• Manage anchor/guy wire inspection and maintenance program.
• Work closely with SOC to schedule transmission switching or maintenance.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce adherence to FKEC's Bare‑hand program and FKEC's safety policies, including providing oversight for specialized training to ensure the safest working environment.
• Review department needs for capital purchases and expense budget adjustment; develop and propose the department's annual budgets with analysis and justification for recommendations; monitor departmental expenditures to ensure budget compliance and continually improve accuracy.

• Perform other related or assigned duties as requested.
• Maintain Cathodic Protection Testing Program.
• Oversee guardrail repairs.
• Manage Transmission warehouse inventory and standardize material usage.
• Maintain Transmission structure database.
• Maintain Coast Guard training program for vessel captains.
• Maintain Coast Guard Navigable Aids, including inspection records.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Ten (10) years in all phases of transmission construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

• Must have a valid Class A Florida CDL Driver’s license.
• Must use cybersecurity best practices and responsible conduct in online environments and while using email.
• Observe and practice all safety policies and rules.
• Attendance at seminars, conferences, training programs, safety meetings, and Members’ Annual Meetings as requested or assigned.
• Extra hours may be necessary during emergencies or when the workload demands.
• Should have valid First Aid and CPR cards.
• Residency requirement:
  The worker for this position is required to live within the FKEC service territory.

• Worker is subject to outside environmental conditions and requires medium lifting capabilities.
• Worker needs to convey to outside contacts and other personnel detailed and important instructions.
• Worker must be able to analyze data and figures, be computer literate, and perform extensive reading.