Lines Construction & Maintenance Admin

Basic Purpose

Provides process and coordination of all activities related to the construction, maintenance, operation and restoration of the underground and overhead distribution and transmission systems.  Supports effects to ensure the safe, efficient and effective utilization of department resources.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in engineering, business, management, or related field (or) journeyman lineman certification and 3-5 years of related work experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree (or) journeyman lineman certification must have 7 years of related work experience.  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Utility line construction, operating, and maintenance practices and industry concepts and standards.
• Applicable safety and compliance regulations affecting the area of operation.    

  Skills such as:

• Organizational, time management, and communication with a diverse population.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment.  May be required to lift small tools or office equipment up to 25 pounds.  May require travel to customer sites within the service area and participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Monitors and coordinates departmental activities and resources including work crew personnel.

• Coordinates emergency and pre-arranged activities to provide line crew support/field support for system restoration and scheduled maintenance.
• Supports efforts to identify, implements and tracks various maintenance and capital programs and expenditures in area of responsibility.
• Prepares and coordinates bid proposals for outside contractors.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting and analysis of field activities to senior management as needed.

Serves as primary customer contact for information on outage schedules and procedures.

Assists in the department planning and budgeting process by identifying and justifying tool, equipment and personnel requirements.

Evaluates and recommends process improvements and integration of technologies to promote efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

May be required to perform Duty Supervisor responsibilities including vehicle accident investigations and administering the Post-Accident Testing Policy.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company. 

Performs related duties as assigned.