Project Manager- Operations Coordination

Iberdrola•Clifton Park, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The PM - Operations Coordination will report to the Manager – Outage Management PNY and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing transmission program work with the on the transmission system, coordination and planning meetings, and risk assessment. This role will require effective communication, coordination, and adherence to safety practices and corporate policies to minimize system disruptions, restoring systems & services in a safe and timely manner while ensuring work is performed.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license required.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in utility operations and/or vegetation management, transmission preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Utility Management, Business Management, or a related ROW Management in the field of Environmental and/or Forestry; or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of utility transmission & distribution systems (voltages ranging from 4kV to 230kV), outage management practices, and safety regulations.
Knowledge of Company circuits, protection devices/power delivery systems, corporate policies, and constructions standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Org Plus, Outlook, SharePoint, and internet applications.
Basic understanding of construction tasks and their impact on outage durations.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with standard construction practices, safe operation of construction equipment, and distribution construction.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to utility outages and ROW management.
OSHA training required.
Experience working in group settings and with governmental agencies.
Physical ability to perform outdoor work and wear all required PPE.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with outage management software and systems and Risk Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate the planned activities of the field teams involved in utility transmission projects with other company teams such as outage coordination, asset management, forestry and environmental.
Help develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure project milestones are met alongside permit and regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards specific to utility transmission.
Collaborate with project engineering and construction teams as well as various operations teams to streamline processes, minimize risk and enhance communication and documentation.
Collaborate with company teams to ensure coordination of project scope with transmission maintenance programs and projects
Collaborate with company teams to ensure coordination of outage planning with other company, division, local initiatives.
Prepare and present regular reports on project status and scheduling.
Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to foster a high-performance culture.