Field Oversight, Vegetation Management

Eversource Energy•East Springfield, MA

2d•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.

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.
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.
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.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.