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CMS Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Supv Elec Operations

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeFlint, 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 a technical field of study and/or related work experience.
  • Ability to speak to a crowd and communicate 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.
  • 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 and at least two years of related electrical or leadership experience; alternatively, an Associate degree in business, a technical field, or a related field and at least four years of related electrical or leadership experience; or a high school diploma or GED and at least six years of related electrical or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance, and oversight to ensure safe and cost-effective completion of field construction, maintenance, service, and emergency work on electric transmission and distribution facilities.
  • Oversee a geographical area within the company territory, including electric operations deliverables, LVD deliverables, and employees.
  • Influence policies, practices, and procedures outside the department, including design, scheduling, Fleet, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Damage Assessment.
  • Manage and resolve escalated complaints; inspect job sites, check work progress, ensure satisfactory completion, plan assignments, prepare requisitions for supplies, equipment, and materials, and supervise special projects.
  • Ensure projects and departmental milestones are achieved within approved budgets.
  • Ensure adherence to work plans and adjust resources, equipment, and materials as needed, coordinating with internal groups and external residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.
  • Lead Daily Operating Reviews and Cross Functional Weekly Operating Reviews.
  • Exercise personnel authority, including approving timesheets, managing Estimated Straight Time accounting, ensuring CDL Medical program compliance, administering apprenticeship programs and required HSE training, administering policy and procedural updates, monitoring Driver Vehicle Inspection Records adherence, administering the ARCOS employee roster callout system, requesting and reserving on-call and storm restoration resources, and acquiring, distributing, inspecting, testing, and replacing personal protective equipment.
  • Acquire and distribute tools, arrange replacements, 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 standards, OSHA standards, DOT standards, Business Continuity Plans, Code of Conduct, and employee policy and process manuals.
  • Manage grievance procedures, safety and disciplinary investigations, and associated disciplinary action.
  • 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.
  • Understand company and 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; lead company and/or contractor crew resources during storm restoration, averaging 20 occasions per year; 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.
  • Recommend changes and enhancements to systems and facilities operation; respond to complaints and requests for information; and prepare and maintain reports of completed job orders and the status of jobs 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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