Electric Operations Supervisor

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

1d•$111,738 - $139,963•Onsite

About The Position

The Electric Distribution Maintenance and Construction Supervisor manages employees involved in maintaining and/or building parts of the Electric Operations distribution grid. Supervisor will lead teams working on projects within the City, and is expected to provide safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and other regulatory requirements. Supervisor will fully implement safety best practices and manage employee’s accountability. Supervisor must ensure full compliance with the Safety Program and Polices. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Eight (8) years of full-time work experience in electric utility distribution system maintenance and construction experience.
Two (2) years of the required experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history upon contingent offer.
Classification as a Journeyman Lineman or industry equivalent by US Department of Labor.
Following electrical safety procedures.
Leading and directing staff.
Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Data analysis and problem solving.
Using computer and related software programs.
Reading electrical hazard warnings and procedure manuals.
Solving technical, safety, and construction problems.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Level Certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous improvement.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or supervision.
Ability to influence a team to handle and prioritize multiple task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance.
Extensive leadership skills including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience as Lineman, journey-level.
Utility industry experience, electric.
Applicable Georgetown Electric, APPA and OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensures maintenance and construction work is completed on time and within budget and quality expectations, while monitoring compliance to standards and specifications.
Develops and/or executes action plans to address deficiencies in process or employee skill/knowledge and track progress of those plans.
Ensures resolution to problems adversely impacting the department’s ability to meet business goals and/or customer service objectives.
Oversees contractor support crews in scheduling of work projects; monitors project progress and productivity of crews.
Provides current, direct, complete and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.
Interprets, explains and enforces City policies, procedures, specifications and ordinances.
Collaborates with other Electric Operation Supervisors to develop/revise processes and procedures to create better communications among all departmental groups and to develop more efficient and cost-effective work practices.
Builds constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and treats direct reports equitably.
Completes and maintains all work documentation and reporting.
Effectively utilizes resources by monitoring crew safety and productivity.
Identifies and pursues productivity improvements and implements work practices to reduce operating cost while meeting all safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
Reviews current work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies.
Identifies and reacts to complex field decisions, utilizing technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering safety, quality, customers and cost impacts.
Ensures that customers’ needs, and expectations are met. Provides clear, professional, proactive communication with customers in a variety of field situations during projects and jobs, while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
Facilitates and leads weekly team meetings/tailboards.
Regularly visits field work sites to monitor progress, safety and employee performance.
Proactively prepares for emergency situations; support all efforts during emergencies.
Supervises employees, to accomplish results through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.
Works with Electric Engineering recommends modification to construction specifications as required due to new and improved standards for installation and materials available.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.