General Construction Transmission, Supervisor (North Coast)

PG&E•Oakland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Construction Transmission Supervisor leads teams of employees in maintaining and building transmission lines or substations across the service territory. The role is responsible for providing safe and reliable electric service while complying with California Public Utility Commission General Orders, safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor implements safety best practices and holds employees accountable for following them. The position oversees construction activities, project plans, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance. It involves making complex field decisions, monitoring work and crew productivity, reviewing work practices, developing improvement plans, maintaining work documentation, and coordinating with internal partners and local government. The supervisor manages staff through recruitment, training, performance management, and recognition; leads team meetings and training; and prepares for and supports emergency response. Regular site visits and participation in planning, design, and constructability reviews are also expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Seven years of related experience.
Regular travel throughout the service territory for T300 Supervisors.
May need to be on call or work unusual hours in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead teams maintaining and building service-territory transmission lines or substations.
Implement safety best practices and ensure employees follow established practices.
Oversee construction activities, including awarded contracts, for compliance with company, state, and federal requirements.
Make complex field decisions considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact; adjust work plans and project estimates as needed.
Ensure construction work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations while monitoring compliance with standards and specifications.
Monitor and analyze ongoing projects and work efforts; review work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies and recommend improvements.
Develop and execute action plans to address process or employee skill and knowledge deficiencies, and track their progress.
Develop and maintain work relationships, regional contacts, and internal networks; work with local government as needed for permit acquisition.
Complete and maintain work documentation and reporting.
Monitor crew productivity and ensure customer needs and expectations are met.
Coordinate proactively with transmission and distribution partners while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
Manage staff through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.
Ensure a close-out plan is developed to complete construction activities efficiently.
Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings and tailboards, and conduct training as needed.
Take action on Notices of Violation and Notices to Comply, and address environmental compliance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including the California Public Utility Commission, Cal OSHA, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Visit work sites regularly to monitor progress.
Prepare for emergency situations, support company emergency efforts, communicate preparedness deficiencies, and resolve issues using appropriate resources.
Participate in upfront planning, including walk-downs, design reviews, and constructability reviews, to reduce construction costs and improve safety.