Electric Field & Operations Superintendent

Salary: $162,519.00 - $243,779.00 Annually
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The City of Anaheim Public Utilities is hiring an Electric Field & Operations Superintendent! The Superintendent willsupervise and coordinate essential services such as substation maintenance, operations, and automation, including lead craft positions that perform both routine and emergency switching and restoration to maintain grid reliability. This role involves oversight of high- and low-voltage equipment installations and maintenance, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus work, protective relays, & SCADA. Your leadership will ensure preventive maintenance, fault troubleshooting, relay coordination, and emergency response are carried out safely and effectively, directly supporting the continuous delivery of reliable power to the community and reinforcing our mission of serving and powering the City of Anaheim.

As a critical leader, you'll collaborate closely with field crews, engineering, other divisions, and outside agencies-while providing high-level technical and strategic support to the Substation Electric Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values reliability, innovation, and public service.

If you're ready to help shape the future of Anaheim's electric system through strong leadership and operational excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Coordinate the organization, scheduling, and operational activities for electric system field maintenance and repair services and activities within the Electric Systems Division including transmission and distribution system, street light, substation, and electric meter maintenance and repair.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for electric system field maintenance and repair services and activities; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned electric system field maintenance and repair services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participate in the selection of Electric Systems Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Electric Systems Division budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Review current and completed work of electric crews to ensure high productivity and efficiency; ensure that appropriate quality standards are maintained; establish safety procedures and guidelines for accident prevention.
• Participate in directing the work of Electric Systems Division crews during emergencies and unplanned system outages.
• Prepare requests for proposals, specifications, scopes of work, and agreements for professional services and major purchases; oversee and monitor the work of consultants and vendors.
• Implement and monitor the electric system maintenance plan; investigate new work methods and equipment to improve maintenance and repair activities; participate in the development of specifications for the purchase of equipment.
• Develop and implement regulatory compliance plans; implement, monitor, and comply with hazardous material handling procedures; ensure compliance with local, county, state and federal regulations.
• Provide staff assistance to the Electric Systems Manager; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinate electric system field maintenance and repair services activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of electric systems maintenance programs; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience and Education: Five (5) years of responsible electric system field maintenance and repair experience related to area of assignment including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in electrical system design, electrical theory, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an electric system field maintenance and construction program; principles and practices of electrical line, substation and related system maintenance and repair; electrical engineering theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of field maintenance activities; principles of municipal budget preparation and control; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and report preparation; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers; computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to: Coordinate and direct assigned electric system field maintenance and construction programs; supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing assigned electric system field maintenance and construction services; understand the organization and operation of the division and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; effectively represent the division to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; interpret and explain City policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may consist of an assessment and an oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of substation maintenance, repair, or construction experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 5 years
• At least 5 years or more

03

Please describe your experience in performing, directing, or supervising maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, or repair of high-voltage electrical substation equipment. If none, type N/A.
04

How many years of experience do you possess directly supervising or leading electrical maintenance personnel, such as electricians, test technicians, or related technical staff?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 5 years
• At least 5 years or more

05

Describe your experience supervising or leading electrical maintenance personnel. Include the types and number of employees supervised, your responsibilities for assigning work, planning outages, evaluating performance, addressing safety concerns, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed. If none, type N/A.
06

Have you worked for an electric utility, electrical maintenance contractor, or other organization responsible for maintaining or building high-voltage substations?

• Yes
• No

07

Identify the organizations where you obtained your high-voltage electrical maintenance or substation experience. For each organization, provide your job title. If none, type N/A.
08

Describe your experience managing electric assets, prioritizing maintenance activities, regulatory compliance, project coordination and execution, and outage planning. Explain the circumstances, the equipment involved, the decisions you personally made. If none, type N/A
09

What is your highest level of education?

• Did not graduate high school / obtain GED
• Graduated high school / obtained GED
• Completed some college-level coursework or obtained specialized training in electrical system design, electrical theory, or related field
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree

10

Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license?

• No, I am unable to obtain one.
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment.
• Yes, I possess a valid California