Area Supervisor
Great Lakes Energy•Otsego Lake Township, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
We're looking for a dedicated and skilled Area Supervisor in the Waters service area to lead safe and efficient maintenance, construction, and emergency restoration activities for our electric distribution system within a designated service area. This role involves supervising field crews, ensuring work quality and adherence to safety protocols, and coordinating directly with members and contractors to maintain reliable electric service.
Requirements
- Six or more years in electric line operations, ideally with time as a working foreman.
- An Associate's degree in a technical field or similar training.
- A valid Michigan driver's license and a clean driving record.
- A DOT unrestricted CDL with group A designation and air brake endorsement.
- Comfortable with industry-specific tools.
- Proficiency in software like Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to balance hands-on work with administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Lead safe and efficient maintenance, construction, and emergency restoration activities for the electric distribution system.
- Supervise field crews.
- Ensure work quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinate directly with members and contractors to maintain reliable electric service.
- Review the day's assignments and prepare schedules for the crew.
- Ensure all necessary equipment, materials, and safety gear are ready for the day's tasks.
- Oversee maintenance, construction, or restoration work in the field.
- Monitor ongoing projects, verifying that safety protocols are being followed and that quality standards are met.
- Conduct staking or design operations for new installations.
- Communicate with customers to clarify project requirements and provide cost estimates.
- Meet with contractors to coordinate schedules, review project quality, or address any unexpected challenges.
- Assess service issues and ensure the team is ready to respond.
- Complete administrative tasks like processing time sheets, updating records, and documenting work performed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and mental well-being
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Parental leave benefits (two weeks paid leave for moms and dads)
- Adoption assistance (up to $2,000 for related expenses)
- Investment in training and development
- Traditional pension retirement savings plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
