Field Operations Supervisor

About the role

The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing substation technicians, right‑of‑way, and transmission line field employees and contractors working on WETT’s system in Big Spring, TX and surrounding areas. The role includes substation maintenance and inspections, right‑of‑way and transmission line maintenance, contractor oversight, switching coordination, and responding to technical field issues. The supervisor also plans and schedules all annual work activities, associated outages, and maintains NERC compliance requirements. This position reports to the Field Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote WETT’s operations safety program with field personnel and contractors.
• Oversee substation and transmission line staff reporting out of the Big Spring, TX office.
• Conduct weekly meetings and provide weekly work reports for assignments.
• Schedule and complete all annual substation equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Schedule, oversee, and review all annual transmission line and right‑of‑way inspections.
• Schedule and oversee all transmission line maintenance activities.
• Oversee and coordinate resources for all system switching operations.
• Manage and assign resources to new capital projects for operations walkdowns, commissioning support, and turnover activities.
• Review and provide guidance on crew tailboards, risk assessments, safety observations, and other safety documents.
• Conduct and organize monthly and quarterly safety meetings in Big Spring, TX.
• Review and approve electrical isolation and safety plans for medium‑high risk maintenance activities.
• Manage all related NERC compliance requirements (e.g., FAC‑003‑5).
• Manage preventive and corrective work orders to ensure timely scheduling and completion.
• Support implementation and management of WETT’s asset management database.
• Support and manage updates to WETT’s safety program and standard operating procedures, including safety criteria, outage request criteria, field event reporting requirements, equipment operation protocols, clearance acceptance and release, and documentation requirements.
• Assist in developing tools, processes, and procedures that enhance safety, system reliability, and departmental efficiencies.
• Participate in and manage on‑call field schedule and overtime requirements for hourly staff.
• Develop training and progress requirements for field operations staff.
• Support management of WETT’s revenue meter certification and maintenance.
• Support and manage WETT’s apprenticeship program by providing training, overseeing classroom learning, and tracking progress of enrolled staff.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as accounting, IT, planning, engineering, construction, regulatory, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in transmission maintenance or construction; minimum 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ERCOT nodal protocols and operating guides.
• Experience with NERC compliance reporting and documentation.
• Experience with substation equipment (breakers, transformers, switches) and protection/control equipment (SEL/GE relays, RTUs).
• Certificates & Licenses: Relevant coursework or training preferred (e.g., OSHA 30, NESC, NETA, SEL University, CUSP).
• Computer Skills: Proficient with computer‑based systems and databases for content management, data entry, tracking, and work processes; ability to create presentations, charts, tables, and graphs; Microsoft Office suite (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Competencies: Strong communication (email, presentation, verbal); organization of information, tasks, communications, and data; documentation and tracking of critical information; work and resource planning/scheduling; interpretation of electrical schematics, control/protection circuits, one‑lines, and transmission line drawings; understanding of GE and SEL relay logic, RTU and SCADA systems; basic knowledge of PT, CCVT, and CT; ability to interpret test/inspection results and determine corrective actions; knowledge of transmission line construction and maintenance; working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, NESC, and NETA standards.

Job progression opportunities

Opportunities include expanding the field operations team by hiring and overseeing future staff, overseeing augmented staff, bolstering external and internal stakeholder coordination (e.g., key vendors, internal staff), and enhancing WETT’s safety and maintenance programs. The position will also assist in establishing WETT’s synchronous condenser operations and maintenance program. Progression will be reviewed with the manager based on department needs, growth, and individual performance.

Physical demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Work environment

Exposure to various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow; ability to work outdoors for extended periods, sometimes in harsh weather environments. Exposure to loud noise levels, vibrations, and potentially hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and professional credentials.
• Robust paid time off including PTO, sabbatical, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits, including parental leave.
• Employer‑matching 401(k) to support long‑term financial goals.
• A collaborative, team‑focused culture built on respect, partnership, and shared success.