Electric Contractors Supervisor

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Electric Contractors Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, regulatory compliance and oversight of electrical work to assure completion of field construction, maintenance, service and emergency restoration in a safe and cost effective manner. Initiates and leads project initiatives or change implementation efforts to improve results. Direct responsibility for contractual oversight, including reconciliation of pay items. Involves management and inspection of contract work to include interfaces with other utilities or agencies, approving switching and tagging orders related to work performed by non-company crews and field verification of work completion to contract specifications. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish strong partnerships with HVD Engineering to construct successful projects to enhance the reliability of the electric distribution system
• Leadership in the Electric Reliability Rally Room to support SAIDI and work plan adherence goals
• Provide direct supervision, support, and training to HVD Leadership, assess competencies, knowledge and provide leadership and coaching for growth and development
• Assist with project execution budgets, forecast and actual spending while driving enhancement of HVD Lines problem solving and process improvement at various levels of the organization using project controls, metrics, and reporting
• Manage the scope, schedule and cost of construction projects; apply thorough understanding of policy coupled with leadership skills to resolve process and construction barriers.
• Resolve internal/external customer concerns to final resolution; includes property restoration, MPSC complaints and addressing concerns over access and easement rights.
• Manage and monitor work performed by non-company crews, including management of contractual items, (i.e. time sheets, invoice approval, SAP management, entering Transmission Outage Application outage requests for scheduling, unitizing of work, redline and records accuracy). Set up and facilitate pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for large infrastructure improvement projects (Rebuilds, Re-has & 3rd party developers). Provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance and oversight to assure completion of work in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Lead storm restoration efforts with company and non-company crews, including using primary distribution maps, line patrol, work order management, operating switching and tagging, taking clearances, 3-way communication and capital work identification.
• Responsible for work plan adherence, adjustments to work plan (resources, equipment, materials, etc.), backlog management, along with associated coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in On Call rotation state-wide for storm restoration to lead both Consumers Energy and/or contractor crew resources - respond to emergent events 24/7, manage company's High Load Response process including adhering to MISO Conservative Operations Guidelines, etc. Duties typically outside of normal business hours and in addition to normal 100% of duties.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with contractor crews, site safety visits and investigate and complete necessary incident reports and accident reports; maintain records, prepare and submit required reports for appropriate agencies.
• Identifying required materials for construction of electric operations projects, maintenance, emergency response and new service installations.
• Participate in Daily Operating Reviews, Cross Functional Weekly Operating Reviews. Coordinates work with Substation Construction, Substation Maintenance, Electric Field Lab and Substation Operations. This includes but is not limited to weekly Project alignment meetings, Mobile Substations, Substation exit span work and SCADA MOAB installations.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge/Understanding and application of planning and scheduling process (TOA & SAP)
• Skilled in negotiating and conflict resolution with internal and external clients
• Applies understanding of policy coupled with leadership skills to resolve process and employee issues
• Emergent/unplanned service restoration to both HVD and LVD system. Understanding of grid infrastructure
• Knowledge and application of work methods, work processes, and related technology in the field of Electric Operations
• Knowledge and application of contract management practices
• Skilled in relating to union employees and leadership
• Thorough knowledge of company policies and applications
• Skill in transfer of knowledge and employee development

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Technical related field with (4) years of basic knowledge/understanding of Safety Culture, safety management systems, change management efforts in a challenging environment. Basic understanding of work/construction methods of electric/gas/water/utility systems and applicable standards/laws pertaining to the operation of utility infrastructure. First-hand experience building relationships and business acumen

• [OR] Associate's Degree in Construction or Technical related field with (6) years of basic knowledge/understanding of Safety Culture, safety management systems, change management efforts in a challenging environment. Basic understanding of work/construction methods of electric/gas/water/utility systems and applicable standards/laws pertaining to the operation of utility infrastructure. First-hand experience building relationships and business acumen

• [OR] High School Diploma with (8) years of basic knowledge/understanding of Safety Culture, safety management systems, change management efforts in a challenging environment. Basic understanding of work/construction methods of electric/gas/water/utility systems and applicable standards/laws pertaining to the operation of utility infrastructure. First-hand experience building relationships and business acumen