Field Services Manager
About The Position
Responsible for leading and managing the Cooperative's Field Services department, including the planning, coordination, design, staking, inspection, maintenance support, and project management of overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. Oversees field services personnel, contractor resources, workload distribution, project execution, municipal and TXDOT improvement projects, right-of-way activities, system inspections, and member service-related engineering support. Ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with Cooperative standards while supporting operational reliability, member satisfaction, and strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting reliable electric service for the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Utility Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility design, staking, engineering support, construction, operations, or related field preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience managing utility distribution design, staking, construction support, inspections, right-of-way activities, project management, and field operations.
- Experience coordinating utility infrastructure projects, contractor resources, municipal projects, and regulatory compliance activities preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, system maps, staking sheets, construction standards, easement documents, and utility tariffs.
- Working knowledge of electric utility operations, GIS applications, AutoCAD, staking software, GPS technologies, Microsoft Office products, and applicable utility design standards.
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Models the Cooperative's Essential Attributes as a consistent pattern of behavior and encourages the same in others.
- Manages TXDOT, municipal improvement, and related system work plan projects to ensure timely and effective execution
- Ensures timely delivery of design, staking, and maintenance project requirements to support Engineering, Operations, and member needs.
- Coordinates workload distribution, project assignments, and scheduling within the Field Services department, including utilization of external engineering firms as needed.
- Identifies, implements, and coordinates departmental training and development opportunities for Field Services personnel and team leads.
- Monitors departmental performance, productivity, safety metrics, and communicates significant issues to management.
- Prepares reports, documentation, and information required for management and Board reporting purposes.
- Manages departmental fleet requirements, vehicle utilization, and operational resources to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Supports right-of-way investigations, easement research, documentation, field staking, and related project management activities.
- Reviews distribution line extensions, service upgrades, staking sheets, and cost estimates to ensure accuracy, proper application of Cooperative policies, allowances, and tariffs.
- Oversees system inspections, asset inventory activities, GPS data collection, joint use coordination, and right-of-way condition assessments.
- Collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to support service requests, construction activities, development projects, and member service needs, including resolution of escalated member concerns.
- Develops, implements, and maintains departmental procedures, operational standards, emergency response responsibilities, and safety meeting requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
