Maintenance Planning Manager (0931) - Power Enterprise - SFPUC (153607)

The Utility Field Services Division of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Enterprise is the construction and maintenance division responsible for all electric distribution, substations, street lights, and gas distribution facilities owned by the City of San Francsico.

The Maintenance Planning Manager oversees the Maintenance Planning group which is responsible for short- and long-term work planning for the Utility Field Services division within Power Enterprise. The Manager also analyzes the division’s budgetary needs on a 10-year plan, cooperates with the Asset Management group so all construction projects are reflected properly in GIS, and controls the division’s inspection program to ensure all projects meet city and state standards, such as General Order 95.

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work directly with the subordinate counterparts to submit electronic work orders and update the database of all electrical generation, transmission, and distribution and streetlight infrastructure facilities.
• Make or recommend final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures.
• Coordinate with the City’s 311 Customer Request Program to address citizen requests and monitor the successful completion of such asset-based requests from the public and other City agencies.
• Analyze and interpret industry benchmarks and key performance indicators to develop metrics and best practices to guide the strategic planning and evidence-based decision processes.
• Responsible for collaboration and mutual support between the Department and other City agencies.
• Plan, monitor, evaluate, and supervise the operation of the Maintenance Planning group and coordinate the work of the various subdivisions as well as coach subordinates to improve performance.
• Advise and consult with section managers and meet with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts.
• Participate in operating and capital budget development by providing detailed justification and persuasive arguments for proposals or initiatives; oversee and administer the division budget and direct and monitor expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of statistical, fiscal, and operational reports and studies; and provide executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.         
• Assess fleet needs for the Utility Field Services Department and prepares budget allocations; prepare vehicle specifications and execute the procurement process.    
• Responsible for Gas Operations for the Treasure Island legacy customers; oversee the maintenance, construction and planning of the gas operations staff; develop and monitor the 2-year budget cycle for gas operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in field and engineering operations of an electric utility. The operations would include resource planning, work scheduling, budgeting, and leadership in emergency response and take on the role of Incident Commander or other roles in ICS, Incident Command System, in the event of a large scale incident. The ideal candidate would be able to collaborate and negotiate interdepartmentally and with third party stakeholders.