Field Coordinator

Entergy•Clinton, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Coordinator supports safety, quality, and compliance in the execution of capital projects within Power Delivery and Capital Projects. The position provides direct support for construction activities, inventory and material management, equipment logistics, outage management, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle. It oversees contract resources performing line, substation, and civil construction in Distribution, Transmission, or Substation operating groups, and works with business unit contractor representatives to achieve project objectives. The role provides field leadership to company and contract crews, promoting an incident-free workplace and ensuring approved processes, safe work practices, company procedures, construction specifications, and Entergy standards are followed. It monitors and coordinates site-based construction by contractors, vendors, and employees; supports construction planning and execution; and oversees field-level switching, energized operations, and energized line work. The Field Coordinator is accountable for confirming Energized Work Plans, monitoring contractor performance, managing project risks, and coordinating outage plans to protect system reliability. The position supports project execution from scope and estimate development through scheduling, materials coordination, field oversight, quality assurance, issue resolution, and project closeout. It also supports emergency and storm restoration, including work in other areas as needed. The preferred location is Clinton, Mississippi. The role is onsite and requires 25% to 50% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or related work experience.
At least 5 years of field transmission/distribution line, substation, or construction experience for the Field Coordinator II level.
Some experience leading a team or contract workforce.
Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices and experience managing or executing capital projects.
Working knowledge of transmission and substation construction standards, safety procedures, and policies.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with little direction and a high level of organization.
Strong working knowledge of basic computer programs; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, decision-making, and follow-through skills.
Ability to lead and work in a team environment across multiple disciplines and work groups.
History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation, and a strong commitment to a safer workplace.
Ability to plan and lay out work safely and efficiently, and to check, handle, and account for materials and prepare records.
Ability to work near energized conductors while maintaining minimum approach distance, including work up to 500 kV.
Ability to lead or assist storm restoration in substations and other groups.
Ability to understand and interpret applications and equipment used for substation testing, including Doble Power Factor, speed shot equipment, battery test equipment, and pole inspection and testing methods.
Ability to efficiently analyze test results and identify risks related to T&D line and substation construction and maintenance.
Ability to oversee contract workforces and project execution, and to plan outages and execute work safely.
Knowledge of safe work rules and fatal rules; ability to facilitate solution definition with project teams.
Ability to demonstrate cross-functional project leadership, team performance, a service mindset, and trusted-advisor skills.
Actively promote an inclusive and innovative work environment.
Comply with the Code of Conduct.
Position is safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
Authorization to work in the United States is required; Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Construction Management Certification for Field Coordinator, Sr.
Knowledge of applications, processes, software, and equipment such as Primavera P6, Oracle, and Maximo.

Responsibilities

Identify project safety hazards and help eliminate or mitigate them.
Assist with project scope and estimate development, construction sequence plans, schedules, and constructability reviews.
Track and receive materials and equipment; coordinate schedules, outages, deficiency resolution, quality assurance, issue resolution, and project closeout.
Plan and lay out work with little to no supervision and lead internal and contract crews performing construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of transmission and distribution lines, substations, and related equipment.
Complete required project tasks, perform field observations, confirm progress against schedules, conduct QA/QC, and complete as-builts.
Resolve field construction problems in coordination with the Construction Engineer and project team.
Coordinate material orders and deliveries, equipment staging and setup, jobsite readiness, and switching.
Assist with site-specific hazard identification plans; complete post-job audits and ensure jobsite cleanup and appropriate handling or return of excess materials.
Support local and out-of-state storm restoration activities, including restoration work in substations and other groups as needed.
Oversee the safety and performance of contractors and company personnel, ensuring crews work safely and effectively.
Verify facilities and assets are installed and commissioned according to design and company standards, using diagnostic testing or inspection as appropriate.
Provide input to formal construction plans and proactive mitigation plans; report variances affecting safety, quality, cost, schedule, scope, design, or customer satisfaction.
Maintain the Project Execution Plan and execute projects in accordance with it; monitor contractor safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual compliance.
Coordinate and oversee energized line work and confirm Energized Work Plans.
Review contractor outage plans and verify they meet Entergy system requirements without compromising reliability.
Work with Engineering, Vegetation, TCC/DOC, and other departments to ensure facilities are constructed and maintained according to company specifications, standards, and policies.
Conduct voltage load, substation, electrolysis, ground, and other special tasks; check and account for materials removed from or returned to stock and prepare reports and records.
Direct assistants and instruct and train other employees.
Interpret substation equipment test applications and analyze results to identify risks related to T&D line and substation construction and maintenance.
Comply with commissioning and regulatory requirements regarding relays, company policies and procedures, safe work rules, and the Code of Conduct.