Distribution Supervisor ED

PSEG•Clifton, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to current PSEG employees only. This is a first level supervisory position in the Electric T&D Line of Business in the Outside Plant Overhead Construction Department in Metropolitan Division. The successful candidate will provide supervision of assigned personnel in the overhead construction of all major new, replacement, and upgraded electric outside plant facilities, including poles, overhead equipment, and overhead conductors. Achieve the desired results of the Outside Plant Construction organization through the use of PSEG values and tools, sound management practices and skills, and a total commitment to teamwork. Oversee the activities of all Outside Plant Overhead Construction associates in order to ensure safe and efficient construction of overhead outside plant facilities. Supervise the construction of all overhead outside plant electric distribution facilities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain an acceptable score on the First Line Supervisor's Test (FLST) unless presently directly and supervising (i.e. responsible for performance review) operating department / represented associates for a minimum of 12 continuous months.
For those who have previously taken and received an acceptable score on the FLST but who are not presently and directly supervising represented associates, test results will be valid for a maximum period of two years from the date the test was taken.
Acceptable test results exceeding the two year period (for those applicants not presently and directly supervising represented associates) cannot be used in bidding on or applying for a first line supervisory position for which the test was validated.
5 Years experience in the construction and maintenance of mechanical equipment in Switching Stations and Substations or other similar type facilities (generating station, industrial plant, building facilities).
Ability to read and understand schematics, wiring, and 1-line diagrams.
Mechanically incline aptitude.
Support work activities during & outside of normal working hours including response to system and weather events within and outside of the division as needed.

Nice To Haves

Team building skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and interface with other groups in the Division as well as Asset Management and other P&C associates.
Ability to assist with troubleshooting, identifying, and analyzing abnormal equipment operations.
Working knowledge of applicable portions of Company / Union Agreement.
Knowledge of computer applications
Maintain or obtain a CDL license.
citizen or national of the USA; OR a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned personnel in the construction, maintenance, and operation of associated overhead facilities.
Provide development, training, and instruction to personnel in work practices and use of tools and equipment.
Promote safety principles and procedures.
Coach, counsel, and recognize associates in accordance with the Positive Discipline Process.
Conduct fact finding meetings and facilitate first step grievance meetings.
Conduct performance appraisal reviews with bargaining unit associates.
Recognize and identify unusual, unsafe, or inappropriate work conditions and take necessary corrective action.
Assign and direct work to accomplish the desired results in a safe, efficient, and expeditious manner.
Interface with Division Operations to ensure top quartile system reliability.
Maintain effective working relationships across departments to achieve safe and reliable operation of the electric grid.
Accept overtime, call out, and on call assignments and provide support of work activities and response to emergencies during and outside of normal working hours, including emergency response and restoration for major system and weather events within and outside of the division, including acceptance of Mutual Aid obligations.
Safety Sensitive position.