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CMS Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Supv Elec Operations

Electrical EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeBay City, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures, the Work Methods Manual, and electric distribution operations and construction.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the capacity to lead change efforts in a competitive business.
  • Knowledge of applicable sections of the Corporate Safety Manual for Electric Operations.
  • Technical knowledge in electric transmission, electric distribution, or electric metering, gained through technical study and/or related work experience.
  • Presentation skills, including the ability to speak to a crowd and with the public.
  • Proficiency in the storm process and supporting computer systems and programs, including ARCOS, OMAR/Service Suite, ADMS/Outage Management System, OMS, and Outlook.
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Supervisory skills in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, including negotiating, conflict resolution, and employee development.
  • Ability to transfer experience and knowledge.
  • Ability to negotiate with local union leadership to resolve barriers and find solutions that meet company needs while serving employees and customers.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, a Technical field, or a related field, plus at least two years of related electrical or leadership experience; alternatively, an Associate degree in those fields plus at least four years of related experience; or a high school diploma or GED plus at least six years of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance, and oversight to ensure safe, cost-effective completion of field construction, maintenance, service, and emergency work on electric transmission and distribution facilities.
  • Oversee a geographic area within the company territory, including electric operations deliverables, LVD deliverables, and employee oversight.
  • Influence policies, practices, and procedures outside the department, coordinating with design, scheduling, Fleet, Supply Chain, Facilities, Damage Assessment, and other groups.
  • Manage and resolve escalated complaints; inspect job sites, check work progress, ensure satisfactory completion, plan assignments, prepare requisitions for operations and maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials, and supervise special projects.
  • Ensure projects and departmental milestones are achieved within approved budgets.
  • Ensure work-plan adherence and adjust resources, equipment, and materials as needed, coordinating with internal groups and residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.
  • Lead Daily Operating Reviews and Cross Functional Weekly Operating Reviews.
  • Exercise authority over personnel actions, including timesheet approval, Estimated Straight Time accounting, CDL Medical program compliance, apprenticeship administration, required Health Safety Environmental training, policy and procedure updates, Driver Vehicle Inspection Records adherence, ARCOS roster-callout administration, on-call and storm-restoration resource requests and reservations, and acquisition, distribution, inspection, testing, and replacement of personal protective equipment.
  • Acquire, distribute, and replace tools and ensure adherence to tool requirements.
  • Purchase or approve third-party contract purchase orders, including Hydrovac and traffic control, and oversee customer de-energizing agreements.
  • Investigate and resolve MPSC/CEO complaints.
  • Supervise OM&C bargaining-unit employees.
  • Ensure education and adherence to the Corporate Safety Manual, Electric Methods and Procedures Manual, Electric Distribution Manual, MIOSHA and OSHA standards, DOT standards, Business Continuity Plans, Code of Conduct, and employee policy and process manuals.
  • Handle grievance procedures and safety and disciplinary investigations, including associated disciplinary recourse.
  • Participate in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Operating Reviews, Rally Rooms, Problem Solving Events, Safety Health and Guidance Teams, Safety Culture Teams, Fix It Now Teams, Safety Grass Roots Teams, and financial programs to ensure departmental goals are met.
  • Understand departmental metrics and financials; create and update visual management; use problem-solving and Lean tools; identify and follow through on waste elimination and cost savings; and identify automation opportunities.
  • Participate in the zone on-call rotation, averaging 12 weeks per year; respond to on-call or storm-restoration activations, averaging 20 occasions per year, to lead company and/or contractor crews; respond to emergent events 24/7; and manage the High Load Response process in accordance with MISO Conservative Operations Guidelines.
  • Perform duties outside normal business hours in addition to normal duties.
  • Operate under general supervision.
  • Recommend system and facility operation changes and enhancements; respond to complaints and information requests; and prepare and maintain reports on completed job orders and the status of work in progress.
  • Perform other assigned or necessary duties.

About the Company

CMS Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

CMS Energy (via Consumers Energy) provides electricity and natural gas services in Michigan, generating, transmitting, distributing, and selling energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers under a regulated utility model. Electricity and gas move through the grid and pipelines, with rates and infrastructure investments approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. The company focuses on a gradual shift away from coal toward wind, solar, and natural gas to support cleaner energy while maintaining reliable delivery. Its goal is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by replacing coal with lower-emission resources within a regulated framework.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jackson, MI
Founded
1886

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