Vegetation Management Field Supervisor

Valdes Architecture & Engineering • Valparaiso, IN

7d • $25 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supervising a team of union craft workers performing vegetation management on a company fleet of various equipment types. The supervisor will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and procedures, and overseeing the execution of vegetation management tasks. This includes coordinating with fleet and third-party suppliers for parts and maintenance, managing overtime, administering employee guidelines and agreements, and training employees on proper tool and machinery usage. The position also requires close coordination with Renewable Maintenance Supervisors and assisting operating departments with equipment monitoring and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4-6 years of experience in Landscaping, Maintenance or other related engineering discipline obtained in power plant, industrial process, or military service
• Experience with leading and coordinating a union work force
• Understanding and commitment to maintaining safe work practices and safety of direct reports
• Working knowledge of electrical systems
• Able to effectively manage several projects at one time across multiple sites
• Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and external support teams
• Familiarity with renewable assets (PV/Solar)
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Experience or formal training in power plant or industrial operating departments, project management, and maintenance management practices

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of union craft performing vegetation management on a company fleet of various equipment types (zero-turn mowers, Tool-Cats with attachments, Tractors with Bushhogs)
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Conduct pre-job safety briefs for all assigned work. Inform employees of safety rules and regulations and consistently enforce them
• Verify all work performed is done in compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasize and ensure the commitment to performing all work in compliance within environmental procedures with all crafts and contractors
• Implementation and supervision of vegetation management execution
• Coordinate with fleet and 3rd party suppliers to coordinate spare parts needs and maintenance/repair schedules.
• Determine and manage when overtime is necessary
• Administer the Employee Productivity Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Inform employees of work performance standards and expectations
• Coordinate closely with Renewable Maintenance Supervisors
• Trains and evaluates employees in the proper use of tools, machinery, maintenance procedures and practices, and safe work practices
• Assist operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions. Determine the appropriate maintenance scope and timing of repairs
• Perform documented safety observations for operations and maintenance work

Benefits

• Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.
• Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range.
• The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline.
• All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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