Field Coordinator I- Sr (CP)

Entergy•Hernando, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Entergy Mississippi is hiring a Field Coordinator at the I, II, or Senior level, based on experience, to support safety, quality, and compliance in capital projects within Power Delivery and Capital Projects. The position supports construction, inventory and material management, equipment logistics, and outage management, and directly oversees contract resources performing line, substation, and civil construction. It provides field leadership and project support throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with project teams and business unit contractor representatives to meet project objectives. The coordinator monitors construction performed by contractors, vendors, and employees; promotes safe work practices; and ensures work meets construction specifications, company standards, and required in-service dates. The role supports project planning and execution, contractor performance monitoring, energized work and switching oversight, outage coordination, risk mitigation, and compliance with safety and quality requirements. It also involves coordinating with Engineering, Vegetation, TCC/DOC, and other departments, and supporting emergency and storm restoration, potentially in other areas. The Senior-level position requires the ability to plan work with little supervision and lead internal and contract crews performing electrical and mechanical work on transmission and distribution lines, substations, underground systems, and related equipment. Work takes place in remote locations, field operations, and construction sites. The role is safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. Travel is up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or related work experience.
For Field Coordinator I or II: at least 5 years of transmission/distribution line, substation, utility, or project experience.
For Senior Field Coordinator: at least 7 years of field transmission/distribution line, substation, or construction experience.
For Senior Field Coordinator: at least 3 years of supervisory experience or experience leading a team or workforce.
Interpersonal and group communication skills.
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills, and working knowledge of basic computer programs.
Experience managing or executing capital projects.
Working knowledge of transmission and substation construction and standards, safety procedures, and policies.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with little direction and a high level of organization.
Strong communication, organizational, leadership, decision-making, and follow-through skills.
Ability to lead and work in a team environment across multiple disciplines and work groups.
Ability and willingness to work additional hours, at alternate locations, and perform additional duties in response to storms, outages, emergencies, or other company needs.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify project safety hazards and eliminate or mitigate them; assist with project scopes and estimates, construction sequence plans, schedules, and constructability reviews.
Track and receive materials and equipment; coordinate schedules, outages, material staging and delivery, equipment setup, and jobsite readiness.
Monitor contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, workmanship quality, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Perform field observations and daily monitoring of safety, production, and quality; verify progress against the project schedule and perform QA/QC.
Complete required project tasks, as-builts, deficiency resolution, issue resolution, and project closure; lead resolution of field construction problems with the Construction Engineer and project team.
Manage transmission, substation, and distribution construction projects while meeting budget obligations and project cost and schedule objectives.
Provide input to formal construction plans and proactive mitigation plans, and report variances affecting safety, quality, cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction.
Provide field leadership and direction to company and contract crews, ensuring approved processes, safe work practices, and company procedures are followed.
Schedule, assign, manage, and monitor construction and service work; ensure workmanship meets Entergy standards and safety guidelines.
Oversee field-level switching and energized operations; coordinate energized line work and confirm Energized Work Plans where applicable.
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks; review contractor outage plans and verify alignment with Entergy system requirements and reliability.
Coordinate with Engineering, Vegetation, TCC/DOC, and other departments to ensure facilities are constructed and maintained according to company specifications, standards, and policies.
Plan and lead electrical and mechanical construction, operation, maintenance, and repair work on transmission and distribution lines, substations, transformer equipment, underground systems, and related assets, as applicable to level.
Assist with site-specific hazard identification plans; conduct post-job audits and ensure cleanup and appropriate handling or return of excess materials.
Ensure facilities and assets are installed and commissioned according to design and company standards, using diagnostic testing or inspection as appropriate.
Support local and out-of-state storm restoration and other emergency operations; work in alternate locations and perform additional duties as needed.
Recommend improvements to policies and procedures, incorporating efficiency improvements, lessons learned, and industry best practices.