Field Construction Coordinator Sr

CoServ•Denton, TX

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Construction Coordinator Sr is responsible for managing expectations of distribution contractor resources for safe, quality, timely and efficient construction, maintenance, and restoration of electric distribution facilities to meet project needs. The Field Construction Coordinator Sr meets, communicates, and coordinates with CoServ electric and gas operations, engineering personnel, and contracted resources regarding the scope, schedule and completion of projects. The Field Construction Coordinator Sr possesses a critical role in ensuring contract compliance and efficient resource management, as well as project prioritization, schedules, and timelines to meet the needs of CoServ’s system planning, members, and customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
CPR/First Aid Certified
PPE training certification
Journeyman Lineman
Ten (10) years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Communicates effectively with co-workers and contractors.
Creates mutually beneficial outcomes in conflict resolution.
Decisive, forms safe and sound decisions.
Excellent human relations and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to obtain CoServ Gas OQ certification.
Utilizes time management as an asset.
Possess’ the ability to problem solve and execute solutions in the field.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Working knowledge of multiple software programs including Maximo, NISC, Sospes, GIS, and all Microsoft applications.
Works independently with minimum supervision.
Works under strict timelines.
Prioritizes and manages multiple tasks.
Operates standard office/business equipment.
Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen (15) years of experience in the electric utility industry or related field.
Experience in the electric and gas utility industry with construction management background.
Knowledge of CoServ’s overhead and underground distribution system.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, polices, procedures and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to IT.
Complies with CoServ construction and maintenance standards, specifications, and approved practices.
Respectful and represents CoServ in a professional manner.
Inspects the installation of electric and gas distribution facilities to guarantee contract compliance.
Enforces electric and gas construction contractors to possess proper documentation throughout construction including designs, permits, specifications, and required utility locates.
Has the responsibility and authority to enforce compliance and halt construction activities for CoServ crews or construction contractor crews when those activities are non-compliant with CoServ standards, safety operating procedures, specifications, or approved work practices.
Maintains expertise and understanding of CoServ’s electric and gas systems, specifications, and equipment.
Actively meets with CoServ electric and gas Operations, System Operations, Engineering Services, System Planning, Accounting, and electric and gas contractors concerning construction projects.
Responsible for project closing procedures including rectifying labor and material, accurate inspection reports, as-builts, invoice discrepancies, and processing through accounting.
Works effectively with all CoServ electric and gas departments to ensure CoServ’s strategic plans and objectives are being met.
Performs restoration services and repairs according to established policies and procedures utilizing contractor resources.
Attends regular city planning and task force meetings concerning the logistics of development and system construction projects.
Maintains consistent communication with developers, cities, members, customers and CoServ personnel relating to scheduling and logistics of electric and gas projects.
Responds to member and customer inquiries, requests, and complaints to meet or exceed CoServ service standards.
Facilitates and performs energized switching operations on CoServ’s overhead and underground electric distribution system.
Available for routine “On Call” rotation and emergency restoration situations.
Maintains knowledge of local codes, ordinances, and regulations enforced by the Public Utility Commission, Railroad Commission, counties, cities, towns, CoServ’s tariff, and line extension policies.
Provides project updates to the GIS team including any necessary field data changes, to ensure system mapping accuracy.
Follows NEC, NESC, OSHA, RUS, ANSI standards, IEEE recommendations, CoServ safety procedures, and state codes.
Attends regularly scheduled Operations safety meetings.
Attends electric and gas distribution conferences to remain familiar with the latest developments within the industry.
Responsible for routine maintenance and inspection of assigned company vehicle.
Takes on additional supervisory and or team leadership roles within the Construction Management department as directed by management.
Attends CoServ Academy training.
Attends contractor interviews and meetings.
Identifies and communicates potential changes needed in the CoServ Construction Specification documents.