Supervisor - Field Overhead

• Leads team of design and/or field personnel engaged in the design, construction, maintenance, emergency repair, and/or operation of overhead lines. Implements and drives changes necessary to ensure continuous improvement within the Processes and leads a single focused team or grouping of teams to meet the specific objectives of the processes. THIS JOB WILL COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (DOT) DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

• Supervises overhead line crews in their day-to-day activities. Additionally, may, under emergency conditions, supervise underground line crews, Substation Maintenance, Substation Operators and/or Planners in the design, construction, maintenance, emergency repair and/or operation of overhead and underground, or substation/station equipment.
• Meets or improves performance goals, measures, and targets in support of the Processes. Manages all aspects of work assigned so as to complete a quality job, on time, and within budget.
• Assures and maintains personnel's adherence to work practices and procedures, safety rules and regulations, and Union/Management agreements.
• Represents Company in daily contacts with customers, developers, municipal and governmental officials, and other utilities.
• Performs or ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory/management functions for a given group(s): planning, organizing, directing the performance of ongoing activities and special assignments, staffing (employee selection, training/coaching and performance management), time-entry, coordinating, reporting and budgeting.

• High School diploma or equivalent and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through:

  • Six years ofexperience in the construction, maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of overhead circuitry as a journey-level lineworker; OR

• Associate's degree in business or a technical discipline and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through:

  • Fouryears ofexperience in the construction, maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of overhead circuitry as a journey- level lineworkerOR

• and the knowledge/capabilities acquired through one of the following experience requirements:

  • Two year's experience in the construction,maintenance operation, and troubleshooting of overhead circuitry as a journey-level lineworker

  • Two years' experience as an engineer or project manager in the utility industry

  • Two years' experience as a leadworker in autility

  • Two years' experience as a supervisor in a utility, largemanufacturing or production facility, occupational health,or the military

• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with others.
• Proficient verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Must become Red Tag Qualified within six months of selection.
• Must be able to work shifts and extended periods of overtime Must meet Company driving standards.
• Must possess, or obtain within six months of selection, a 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.
• Drivers with the Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit must obtain a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License as soon as certified by Employee Training.
• Canadian citizens must obtain an Ontario Class "A" License with a "Z" endorsement for air brakes.
• Working knowledge of EEO, safety, Company/Union/Management Partnership, employee development programs.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to administer the Union/Management labor agreements.
• Provides leadership through example in a unionized environment, consistent with prevailing collective bargaining agreements (typically based on experience in a unionized environment).
• In addition to normal job responsibilities, each employee must be willing to perform an emergency or storm assignment as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including on-call supervisory rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and apply established job units
• Working knowledge of and the ability to administer Union/Management labor agreements
• Red Tag Qualified
• Bachelor's Degree in business or technical discipline
  

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.