Permit & Tag (PTAG) Coordinator - Electric Utility

IB Abel Inc•Scranton, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

IB Abel is seeking an experienced PTAG (Permit and Tag) Coordinator for its Utility Services division. This role is responsible for analyzing and developing permit and tag orders, inputting these plans into customer systems, overseeing the PTAG process, participating in safety plan development, keeping training certifications current, and spending time with the field workforce to provide leadership for projects related to utility work being performed on customer property. IB Abel has a 110-year history and is committed to adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, safety, and stellar service. They operate using the EOS model and are committed to providing learning and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Journeyman Lineman classification or 5 years’ experience as a system’s operator for electric utility company or 5 years’ experience as an energy control representative for an investor owned utility.
Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Nice To Haves

Electrical engineering degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and positive work environment.
Participate with Safety & Quality to drive an error-free workplace.
Communicate and coach customer safety requirements.
Participate in developing a Site-Specific Safety Plan as directed.
Attend pre-construction meetings and provide input on safety and quality responsibilities.
Communicate and coach customer PTAG requirements.
Train field and management in PTAG-specific practices.
Organize and compile required PTAG documentation.
Identify areas for improvement for project personnel and relay to supervision for training or communication needs.
Process and submit outage (ORCA) requests as needed.
Upload documents to SharePoint or server for customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Review all outage (ORCA) and permit-related documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations.
Assure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and provide necessary guidance or documentation during the preconstruction process.
Attend pre-construction meetings to provide input on requirements, safety, and quality.