PG&E O&S Distribution - Vegetation Program Lead (VPL) - North Bay

MGE•Fort Bragg, CA

About The Position

Mountain Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support PG&E in the North Bay area. This Vegetation Program Lead (VPL) position effectively manages and leads vegetation management operations, ensuring compliance with PG&E's standards and safety regulations. The VPL will leverage their extensive experience in hazard tree removal, emergency response, and familiarity with PG&E's vegetation management practices to oversee contractor work, solve complex problems, and lead project teams.

Requirements

Associate degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
Two years of job-related experience with at least one year of experience in a leadership role, as a team leader or project leader.
Two (2) years of experience in emergency response and/or
Two (2) years of experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way.
The VPL shall be familiar with PG&E’s vegetation management contractors’ work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices and other requirements related to line clearances and fire prevention.

Responsibilities

Leads vegetation management operations and outside contractor work performance.
Works independently to solve moderate to highly complex problems and takes new perspectives on existing solutions, plans, and goals.
Leads project teams to complete required tasks.
Performs lead duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, laws, and regulations, and applicable labor agreements.
Supports operations and work on process improvement initiatives, schedule, and coordination of VM activities.
Assists with difficult customers at the direction of the Program. Manager (customer complaints, refusals, difficult access, agencies).
At the direction of the PG&E Representative clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees.
Assists with monitoring the progress and status of pre-inspection and tree work completion.
Assists with agency meetings and field visits to review VM work as directed by the PG&E Program Manager.
Assists with management of projects – routine and non-routine.
Assists in management of the contract review process.
Perform database “sleuthing” to identify issues.
Perform other Work as directed by the PG&E Representative.