Line Superintendent

Tri-County Electric Cooperative•Aledo, TX

21h

About The Position

The Line Superintendent provides strategic leadership and oversight of operations functions to support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service. In collaboration with the Director of Operations, the role leads personnel, contractor performance, and system reliability efforts while ensuring compliance with TCEC standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations. The position works with Operations, Engineering, and System Operations to align priorities and execute work, and oversees contractors and external partners to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality work. The role also supports positive member relations through reliable service and issue resolution. The Line Superintendent provides overall operational leadership, develops and holds personnel accountable for safety and performance, and ensures safe, reliable construction, maintenance, and inspection of the distribution system. The role establishes work priorities, plans, and schedules; coordinates projects and maintenance activities; monitors performance metrics; drives continuous improvement; and identifies and addresses operational risks, hazards, and system issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least seven years of experience in electric utility construction and maintenance.
At least five years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License, or obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
Demonstrated experience leading electric distribution construction, maintenance, and outage response.
Experience with line operations, switching, troubleshooting, contractor coordination, and safe execution of field activities.
Experience overseeing crews, managing work execution, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical information during outages, switching, and field operations.
Proven ability to develop teams, set expectations, and drive accountability.
Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Technical proficiency in electric distribution systems, equipment operation, and field practices.
Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office, mapping platforms, and work management software.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership of operations in alignment with organizational goals and system reliability.
Lead, develop, and hold operations personnel accountable for performance and safety.
Ensure safe, reliable construction, maintenance, and inspection of the distribution system.
Oversee contractor performance, work quality, and invoice accuracy.
Establish priorities, work plans, and schedules to meet operational needs.
Coordinate with Engineering and System Operations to execute projects and maintenance activities.
Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Identify and resolve operational risks, hazards, and system issues.
Oversee contractors and external partners to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality work.
Support positive member relations through reliable service and issue resolution.
Model TCEC leadership principles and Essential Attributes, and inspire others to do the same.
Perform other duties as assigned.