Electrical Manager

Position Summary

The Electrical Manager is responsible for supervision, mentorship, and technical expertise to drive the processes and priorities for the electrical, automation, and measurement teams. This individual will lead these teams for the purpose of optimizing operations in daily tasks as well as assigned projects while providing development opportunities and ensuring compliance around environmental and safety guidelines. Salary commensurate with experience. This position is based out of Midland, Texas, and reports to the Vice President Operations.

Pilot Water Solutions (“PWS”) is the most reliable name in water midstream. PWS is a full service, full life cycle water midstream company with assets across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Rockies, Haynesville, and Appalachia. With strategically located assets in the core of its basins, Pilot Water Solutions is positioned to meet the needs of its customers with best-in-class service and reliability.

Essential Job Duties

• Serves as liaison between Management and Field Operations.

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of electricians, instrumentation/automation, and measurement technicians to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

• Designs, installs, commissions, operates and maintains electrical power distribution infrastructure.

• Leads troubleshooting electrical power distribution and automation issues in the field.

• Collaborates with the Asset Integrity & Reliability team to ensure measurement data quality in Maximo and coordinates training as appropriate for electricians, instrumentation/automation, and measurement technicians.

• Enhances visibility and communication with leadership and manages third-party vendors to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, cost-effectiveness and deliverables.

• Ensures the safety of personnel by monitoring and reporting safety hazards and concerns to immediate Supervisor and/or Safety Director.

• Leads efforts in the development of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Oversees and manages troubleshooting of operational problems for assigned region(s).

• Manages and maintain timecards of direct reports in compliance with Company policies and procedures.

• Maintains a qualified staff and manages employee productivity and scheduling.

• Ensures all work sites and employees maintain full compliance to Company and customer standards, policies, and procedures.

• Sets a standard as a leader in commitment to safety, following all company safety procedures and policies, including attending required safety meetings.

• Ensures ongoing employee training to develop employees for advancement.

• Adheres and leads by example on Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to KPA, JSAs, Training, Incident Reports, and Safety Observations

• Participates in performance management, hiring, development and disciplinary processes

• Verifies that timesheets are reviewed and approved on a timely manner and complies with regulations and policies on accurate time tracking.

• Abides by Company policy in keeping one's own time up to date, as well as adheres to set schedule as agreed upon on the date of hire, and adjusted work schedules thereafter.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be expected to follow other job-related duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• 5 years’ experience in the field with electrical power, instrumentation, automation management

• Design, installation, operations and maintenance of electrical power distribution for medium and high voltage (480V – 22kV)

• Worked with SCADA systems such as Ignition, Wonderware, Simatic, iFix, or Intellution

• Strong knowledge and experience with industry standards and regulations (e.g. NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL)

• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFD), MCC, switchgear, transformers, relays, grounding and bonding techniques

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Self- motivated and strong time-management skills for multiple priorities

• Experience managing projects and implementations

• Knowledge in utilizing electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD, ETAP)

• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally across all levels of staff, customers, and vendors.

• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment where change is a constant.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team.

• Must be computer literate and be proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Proactive problem-solver with strong critical and analytic skills

• Must exhibit exemplary punctuality in accordance with the Company's attendance policies

• Must have a valid driver's license and be deemed insurable by the Company's insurance provider throughout employment to be able to drive a Company vehicle

• Able to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

• 10 years experience in the field with electrical power, instrumentation, automation management

• 3 years experience as a supervisor leading teams of field technicians, programmers

• Knowledge and application of various communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, etc.

• Experience utilizing Maximo or equivalent asset integrity/maintenance management software

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to talk and hear.

• Must be able to drive and sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to stand, bend, walk, kneel, climb stairs and lift up to 15lbs for continuous hours.

• Individual will be required to be on call at times to attend field emergencies as needed after hours.

• Must be able to use their hands to handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and fine manipulation.

• May be exposed to loud noises, occupational hazards, and/or other outdoor elements

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme hot, extreme cold, wind, rain, hail, dust, snow, sleet, ice, etc. as well as wet/humid and/or dry/arid conditions.

• May be exposed to H2S and other industry related chemicals.

• May be subject to working in low-lit areas

• May encounter wildlife

• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials

• Primarily office-based role with occasional fieldwork required

• Must be able to work in high pressure situations and meet tight deadlines

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be deemed insurable by the Company’s insurance provider

Equipment Used

• Computer/laptop

• Company Vehicle

• Position related power and hand tool

• Telephone

• Multi Purpose Copier/Printer

• Standard office supplies

• Desk Phone