Senior Power Field Operations Supervisor

Tacoma Power's Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Section is looking for a Power Field Operations Supervisor, Senior – Specialty Crews (Construction & Maintenance) to join our team. This position is responsible for leading and supporting specialty line crews to ensure the safe, reliable delivery of electric service to Tacoma Power customers. This role provides direct leadership, work direction, and accountability for assigned staff while overseeing the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of Tacoma Power’s transmission and distribution system.

The incumbent ensures employees have the tools, training, resources, and guidance necessary to perform work safely and efficiently, while mentoring staff and reinforcing T&D Core Values through consistent communication and accountability.

• Supervise, direct, assist, and evaluate daily activities of personnel engaged in planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and support of the T&D system.
• Coach, mentor, and counsel employees to develop skills and abilities; recognize accomplishments and address performance or behavioral issues.
• Promote and maintain a culturally diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment.
• Enforce T&D Core Values and clearly communicate expectations and accountability.

• Interpret and enforce union contracts applicable to represented employees.
• Assist managers with progressive discipline, grievances, counseling sessions, and documentation.
• Investigate personnel issues and recommend corrective actions, up to and including discipline or termination, in accordance with laws, City policies, and labor agreements.

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, City, County, and departmental policies, regulations, and agreements.
• Investigate outages, injuries, and safety violations; coordinate Root Cause Analysis and develop management recommendations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert during investigations and present findings to T&D staff.
• Maintain working knowledge of NERC standards and ensure staff compliance through training and communication.

• Prioritize, schedule, and assign work to trouble crews, service crews, maintenance crews, auditors, flaggers, and assist with T&D crew scheduling.
• Coordinate personnel and equipment for construction, maintenance, repairs, and emergency restoration.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call coverage for outages, hazardous conditions, and emergency response.
• Act as Incident Commander within the Incident Command System (ICS) during emergencies until relieved.
• Maintain mutual aid agreements and represent Tacoma Power at regional disaster planning and emergency response events.

• Plan, develop, and implement improved work processes, tools, and programs to enhance operational efficiency.
• Share field expertise with engineering and standards teams to improve construction standards and work practices.
• Participate in the development of new programs, facilities, schedules, and special or hazardous assignments.
• Stay current on industry trends, standards, and training opportunities; recommend succession and professional development training.

• Assist in developing, monitoring, and managing biennium budgets for assigned cost centers.
• Approve time, travel, materials, training, and maintenance expenditures in accordance with City and TPU policies.
• Track costs, estimate project expenses, and adjust work or procurement to remain within budget.
• Review and approve SAP transactions, service contracts, and contractor expenditures.
• Participate in Cross‑Functional Planning and Budget Review Teams for T&D capital projects and prioritization.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an electrical apprenticeship, or completion of a 2‑year trade/technical school specializing in electrical, machining, fabrication or heavy equipment trades; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics or directly related field

6 years of related industry experience,…