Supervisor - Field Overhead

DTE Energy • Redford Township, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor leads a team of 8–15 design and/or field personnel engaged in the design, construction, maintenance, emergency repair, and/or operation of overhead lines. The role drives continuous improvement in established processes and leads a focused team or group of teams to meet process objectives. The position is onsite and includes a primary assignment supporting DTE’s emergency response to storms and other events affecting customer service. The job is subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing.

The supervisor oversees overhead line crews in day-to-day activities and, under emergency conditions, may also supervise underground line crews, substation maintenance personnel, substation operators, and/or planners. The role is accountable for completing assigned work safely, to quality standards, on schedule, and within budget; supporting employee development; and representing the company in dealings with customers and external organizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience, or an associate degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or project management and four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and two years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience must include at least one qualifying area for the applicable education pathway: journey-level line worker/cable splicer work involving construction, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of overhead circuitry or underground systems; electrical field work; lead work in a utility, large manufacturing, or production facility; or, for the bachelor’s pathway, engineer or project manager work within the utility industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying key issues among alternatives and recommending solutions.
• Ability to work shifts and extended overtime, including an on-call supervisory rotation.
• Must meet company driving standards.
• Working knowledge of and ability to administer Union/Management labor agreements.
• Ability to provide leadership by example in a unionized environment consistent with collective bargaining agreements.
• Working knowledge of EEO, safety, Company/Union/Management Partnership, and employee development programs.
• Ability to understand and apply established job units.
• Must be willing to perform emergency or storm assignments as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Red Tag Qualified.
• Group A Commercial Driver’s License with air-brake endorsement, or a Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit to operate a Group A vehicle with air brakes, or an Ontario Class A License with a Z air-brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise overhead line crews in their day-to-day activities and, under emergency conditions, potentially supervise underground line crews, substation maintenance personnel, substation operators, and/or planners.
• Manage assigned work to ensure quality completion on time and within budget.
• Ensure personnel follow work practices and procedures, safety rules and regulations, and Union/Management agreements.
• Develop and maintain an employee environment that embraces the company’s Core Values, responds to changing business needs, emphasizes safety, and supports employee development.
• Represent the company in daily contacts with customers, developers, municipal and governmental officials, and other utilities.
• Plan, organize, and direct ongoing activities and special assignments; staff teams through employee selection, training/coaching, and performance management; manage time entry, coordination, reporting, and budgeting.
• Drive changes and continuous improvement within processes.
• Perform emergency or storm assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED