Field Supervisor, Overhead Line

ITC Holdings•Iowa City, IA

19h

About The Position

The Field Supervisor, Overhead Line serves as the company's visible field representative, protecting company interests and assets while overseeing construction and maintenance work on company assets. The role monitors compliance with safety and environmental requirements, verifies contractor work quality and cost, and ensures operations follow company standards and applicable regulations. The supervisor documents field observations, inspects company assets, coordinates construction activities and outages, supports cost estimates and contract administration, and provides field cost control and invoicing as needed. The position also serves as a qualified Protection Leader, obtaining work protection from applicable Operating Authorities and keeping employees and contractors informed of its limits and changes. It supports emergency response, including the company's Emergency Operations Plan, and acts as a primary field contact for Operations, Asset Management, and Capital Projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least seven years of experience in transmission or distribution system planning, operations, engineering, construction, construction management, project management, field operations, or maintenance.
Meet at least one of these qualifications: qualified journeyman lineman with transmission line maintenance or construction experience; utility substation electrician with substation maintenance or construction experience; or high-voltage utility planning, operations, construction, construction management, project management, or operating experience.
Knowledge of basic electrical theory and power system operations.
Working knowledge of federal and state safety standards and requirements.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work flexible hours and support the system and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Physical ability to work for extended periods in harsh weather and on rough terrain, including snow, rain, sleet, and heat.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel to support company construction projects as necessary.
Clear oral and written communication skills for conveying technical instructions, along with analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
Successfully pass the Protection Leader test within six months of hire.
Ability to conduct inspections from a helicopter.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; the company does not sponsor employment visas such as H-1B or TN visas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

Protect company interests and assets while representing the company in the field.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and company safety requirements and support safety and security functions at work sites.
Ensure environmental regulations are followed at construction sites.
Verify contractor work quality and help maintain reasonable service costs.
Ensure work on company assets meets company standards and applicable authority requirements and regulations.
Respond to emergencies as requested by the Operations Control Room or other authority, including supporting ITC’s Emergency Operations Plan.
Create written records of observations, activities, and maintenance performed on company assets.
Plan and coordinate projects with construction contractor supervision, communicate company expectations, and audit field construction.
Provide field input to the Design group for cost estimates and identify opportunities to improve construction cost efficiency.
Assist with administration of construction contractor service agreements.
Plan construction activities by reviewing prints, conducting site and job walk downs, and holding pre-planning meetings.
Act as a qualified Protection Leader, obtain work protection from applicable Operating Authorities, and keep employees and contractors informed of protection limits and changes.
Serve as the main field contact for Operations, Asset Management, and Capital Projects.
Inspect company assets and provide or prepare documentation supporting findings.
Support the Outage Coordination group in scheduling equipment shutdowns, line outages, and plant outages.
Perform field cost control and invoicing for construction and maintenance projects as required.