Supervisor, Electric Distribution

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Paso Robles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electric Operations, Distribution, Maintenance, and Construction leadership manages teams directly or indirectly involved in maintaining or building parts of the service territory distribution grid. Supervisors and Superintendents may oversee teams working on projects throughout the service territory. The Distribution leaders provide safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Orders, all safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. The leaders fully implement safety best practices and manage employees’ accountability. Leaders must ensure full compliance with the Injury & Illness Prevention Program.

Requirements

High-School Diploma or GED
Must obtain a California Driver’s License by the first day of employment
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, field maintenance operations, or related electric utility experience

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field.
Previous experience in the electric utility industry.
Journeyman lineman experience preferred.
Knowledge of the California Public Utility Commission General Orders (GO) 95, 128, 165.
Project management skills. T-200 Supervisors must have strong project management skills to oversee larger construction projects.
General computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Customer service orientation, including communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving.
Knowledge of various bargaining unit contracts.
Demonstrated ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous process improvement
Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or supervising bargaining unit personnel
Ability to influence a team to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance
Extensive leadership skills, including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Embodies and leads with safe behaviors in all aspects of work performance. Promotes a speak-up, listen-up, and follow-up culture.
Facilitates or leads weekly team meetings/safety tailboards. Conducts training as needed.
Regularly visits work sites (at least 50% of the time) to monitor progress and employee performance.
Ensures the customers' needs and expectations are met. Provides clear, professional, and proactive communication with customers in a variety of field situations.
Ensures maintenance and construction work is completed safely, on time, and within budget and quality expectations.
Completes and maintains all work documentation or reporting.
Identifies and reacts to complex field decisions, utilizing technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact.
Effectively utilizes resources by monitoring crew productivity.
Builds constructive peer relationships and treats direct reports equitably. Provides positive and constructive feedback to others.
Responds to emergencies and outages. May serve as a field leader (e.g., District Storm Room Lead, Task Force Lead) in OEC/EOC major emergency activations.
Supervises staff, including bargaining unit employees, to accomplish results through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.