Line Superintendent

Tri-County Electric Cooperative•Aledo, TX

About The Position

The Line Superintendent provides strategic leadership and oversight of operations functions, working in collaboration with the Director of Operations to support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service. The role leads operations personnel, oversees contractor performance, and advances system reliability 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. It establishes priorities, work plans, and schedules; coordinates projects and maintenance; monitors performance metrics; and identifies and resolves operational risks, hazards, and system issues. The Line Superintendent also supports positive member relations through reliable service and issue resolution. The role is supervisory and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum seven years of experience in electric utility construction and maintenance.
Minimum five years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience.
Must 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 in 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.
Leadership ability to develop teams, set expectations, and drive accountability.
Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and 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 to align work 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.
Demonstrate leadership principles and model TCEC Essential Attributes.
Perform other duties as assigned.