Operations Coordinator - Vegetation

Entergy • Beaumont, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Safely perform functions of the Operations Coordinator in the Transmission Vegetation Management work group. This role involves safety promotion, budgeting, planning, contracting of service providers, and the development and implementation of programs to control and manage vegetation that would otherwise interfere with the transmission of high voltage electric system, or delivery of electricity through substation power grid by supporting program requirements.

Requirements

• College degree (Forestry or related field STRONGLY preferred) with at least 2+ years Vegetation Management experience, OR 7+ years electric utility Vegetation Management / electric utility Line Management experience REQUIRED
• Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA Certified Arborist)
• Proven safe work and driving record
• Working knowledge of T&D electrical systems, work procedures &/or maintenance operations
• Candidate must be able to work extended work hours and perform “Call-Out” duties
• Candidate must be able to assist in storm and outages restoration in all Entergy work jurisdictions as needed
• Ability to fly long hours in helicopter patrols performing routine and storm inspection activities
• Electric utility experience of safety processes, regulations & procedures (incl. Job Hazard Analysis/Tailboards)
• Ability to perform all job duties within Entergy safety rules and guidelines
• Full working knowledge of current IVM programs/techniques
• Working knowledge of SWPPP and other Environmental Management requirements
• Experience in Contract Management including oversight of multiple contract projects, bidding procedures and analysis
• Ability to mitigate conflict management
• Good PC Skills involving Microsoft applications and other Entergy applications
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills
• Ability to fly long hours in helicopter patrols performing routine and storm inspection flights
• Ability to work extended hours in challenging terrain and environments while coordinating emergency restoration efforts
• Participating in group or department teams Providing info and coordinating responses to corporate, governmental and trade related surveys or requests for information
• Seeing, Hearing, and Speaking

Nice To Haves

• Pesticide License with State Plant Board (Right of Way, Agriculture or Forestry category) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, & monitor contract work involving Entergy’s Vegetation Management & Entergy’s Safety requirements
• Promote and support safety of contractors by performing and documenting various field inspections/observations and maintaining records
• Develop and promote strong safety leadership with co-workers and assigned contract workforce
• Manage respective Transmission Vegetation program/area in a manner that promotes full compliance with all NERC FAC-003 requirements
• Work with PM&C/Construction Departments involving estimating, planning & oversight of new Right of Way projects
• Develop, maintain, and implement yearly maintenance plans for assigned work areas
• Perform field and accounting audits of contractor invoices. Be accountable for accuracy of contractor billing
• Manage annual work and project budgets for assigned work areas
• Assisting contract management with writing scope of work and specifications for various contracts involved with vegetation management
• Negotiating, creating and inputting contracts electronically through contract systems
• Monitor reliability and implement improvement plans in assigned work areas
• Coordinate contract personnel during emergency and storm restorations throughout Entergy Service territory and off System during mutual assistance opportunities
• Respond to all customer complaints regarding VM activities in accordance to Customer Issue Resolution process
• Communicate work plans and status of all projects to internal customers
• Participate in external customer communication and educational programs
• Participate in all core process improvements as required
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direct supervision

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Prohibition of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
• Prohibition of improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• Non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level