Supervisor, Line Maintenance

ITC Holdings Careers • Novi, MI

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About The Position

The position involves overseeing the implementation and strategic direction of the transmission line maintenance program for all ITC Holdings footprints, including both capital and O&M line maintenance work. The role requires regular meetings with staff to coordinate, plan, assign, and schedule line maintenance work tasks, which include EI sketch reviews, capital project input, capital maintenance coordination, asset management database usage, emergent designs and implementation, field staff support, third party maintenance coordination, O&M goals and tasks, and maintenance contractor oversight. The individual will monitor progress of line maintenance activities, oversee the annual O&M and capital line maintenance workload, and initiate process improvements for the line maintenance program. Additionally, the role includes providing leadership for third party requests, overseeing computerized maintenance management systems, and coaching and mentoring employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related electric transmission system experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electric system components and related functions.
• Demonstrates ability to organize data and resources, plan and manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and motivational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze performance measures and implement process improvements.
• Possesses sound analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Possesses a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel to support geographically diverse business operations and staff.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with staff to coordinate, plan, assign, and schedule line maintenance work tasks.
• Oversees the implementation and strategic direction of the transmission line maintenance program.
• Provides leadership for third party requests and shared maintenance costs affecting transmission line assets.
• Oversees the use and implementation of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Monitors progress of line maintenance activities and reports status to management.
• Oversees the annual O&M and capital line maintenance workload and assigns work.
• Initiates and facilitates process improvements for the line maintenance program.
• Provides leadership for the annual O&M and Capital Maintenance budget process.
• Monitors and reports on progress of external resources executing the line maintenance program.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure business needs are met.
• Oversees NERC Reliability Standards assignments to staff Subject Matter Experts.
• Coaches, mentors, performs performance reviews, and guides training of employees.
• Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with contractors.
• Interviews and evaluates candidates for employment.
• Actively participates in industry forums, conferences, and other initiatives.
• Approves employee timesheets, expense statements, and office leave requests.
• Reviews and approves vendor services and invoices.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees