Arborist

Eversource Energy•Portsmouth, NH

10d•$94,060 - $104,510•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans and coordinates the implementation of transmission or distribution vegetation management. Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management and ensures customer service reliability and Company’s primary contact for vegetation management. The role is integral for the compliance of regulatory requirements including vegetation control and inspections, the reliable operation of our electrical system and the oversight and safety of the contractors performing the work. The position will be assigned a distinct geographic area and/or transmission ROWs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, related discipline or equivalent experience
Three (3) plus years of experience in utility forestry/arboriculture or equivalent experience in related disciplines
Requires a valid Arborist license/certification and commercial pesticide license for right-of-way work for the state in which assigned or the ability to obtain licenses/certification within one year.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license, required.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and schedules work in connection with the vegetation management program, erosion control, landscaping, and line clearance tree work within the Eversource service area.
Oversees the field performance of vegetation maintenance work; schedules emergency line clearing and vegetation work when hazards are reported or observed; and consults with Town, state, and water company officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used, obtain necessary permits, perform contractor performance reviews; etc.
Establishes prioritized schedules to perform work within budget guidelines.
Employee must be available when required for emergency restoration events on the entire Eversource System.
Coordinates Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management and control program activities in accordance with the Transmission Vegetation Management Plan and all federal regulations covering the transmission vegetation control activities.
Responsible for ROW and line inspections to ensure adequate vegetation clearances or note any potential clearance problems, identify sensitive locations where maintenance activities require modifications or change.
Reviews information on past problems and special environmental and public relations constraints.
Coordinates with Transmission Engineering and Construction group to assist with vegetation clearing efforts and issues, prepares estimates for scheduled work and capital clearing projects and determines appropriate resource requirements.
Monitors contractor performance and acts to ensure improvements or dismissal if necessary.
Ensures that customer complaints are properly addressed.
Ensures that capital and expense work is accomplished cost effectively and on budget while adhering to Company standards.
Manages contractor crew activities including analyzing productivity and effectiveness of work performed.
Utilizes the appropriate Work Management System to manage workload and budget.
Reviews monthly variance to determine effectiveness of vegetation management operations, identify problem areas and validate data.
Ensures that contractor invoices are properly reviewed, and payments authorized on a timely basis.
Provides advice on Company issues related to proper arboricultural practices; plant health and pesticide use and applies authority vested in the Arborist and Pesticide Applicator Supervisory License.