Field Oversight, Vegetation Management

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

1d•$71,580 - $79,530•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates the implementation of transmission or distribution vegetation management in cooperation with Eversource Arborists and other appropriate parties. Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management and ensures customer service, reliability and acts as the Company’s primary contact for vegetation management in the field while work is being performed. The role is integral for the compliance of regulatory requirements including vegetation control and inspections, the reliable operation of our electrical system and the oversight and safety of the contractors performing the work. The position will be assigned a distinct geographic area and/or transmission ROWs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, related discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in utility forestry/arboriculture or equivalent experience in related disciplines
Valid motor vehicle operator's license, required.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Arborist and Pesticide Applicator Supervisory License

Responsibilities

Coordinates and schedules work in connection with the vegetation management program, landscaping, and line clearance tree work within the Eversource service area.
Oversees the field performance of vegetation maintenance work; schedules emergency line clearing and vegetation work when hazards are reported or observed; and consults with Town, state, and water company officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used.
Perform contractor performance reviews.
Establishes prioritized schedules to perform work within budget guidelines.
Employee must be available when required for emergency restoration events on the entire Eversource System.
Provide technical expertise to Eversource TVM and Project Services, Outreach, Environmental, Project Close-out and property owners regarding the scopes of work and methods for completion.
Coordinates Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management and control program activities in accordance with the Transmission Vegetation Management Plan and all federal regulations covering the transmission vegetation control activities.
Conducts walk downs with contractor performing work to identify all operational requirements, including access, environmental or other sensitive areas and appropriate BMPs and any non-regulatory property owner commitments.
Reviews information on past problems and special environmental and public relations constraints.
Coordinates with Transmission Engineering and Construction group to assist with vegetation clearing efforts and issues, prepares estimates for scheduled work and capital clearing projects and determines appropriate resource requirements
Review contractor three week look ahead schedule to identify any issues and work with project team to mitigate
Review in progress tree work to ensure it is performed properly and perform Quality Control of all work to ensure completion and adherence to contract specifications and work with Tree Contractor to correct any discrepancies
Participate in project meetings
Provide weekly updates on project progress and completed work to project team
Monitors contractor performance and acts to ensure improvements or dismissal if necessary.
Ensures that customer complaints are properly addressed.
Ensures that capital and expense work is accomplished cost effectively and on budget while adhering to Company standards.
Manages contractor crew activities including analyzing productivity and effectiveness of work performed.
Utilizes the appropriate Work Management System to manage workload and budget.
Reviews monthly variance to determine effectiveness of vegetation management operations, identify problem areas and validate data.
Ensures that contractor invoices are properly reviewed, and payments authorized on a timely basis.
Provides advice on Company issues related to proper arboricultural practices; plant health and pesticide use and applies authority vested in the Arborist and Pesticide Applicator Supervisory License.