Lead Supv Distribution Ops

As a Lead Supervisor in Electric Operations, you will work on a team to oversee highly skilled distribution work on electrical facilities in a safe, productive manner with attention to quality by supervising line crews assigned to work on all overhead and underground distribution line facilities, supervise a diverse union workforce, and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders, especially customers.   Provides timely, cost effective and reliable service to customers.

• Responsible for overseeing the completion of capital and O&M work in the area
• Lead, train, motivate, coach and counsel both highly trained professionals and bargaining unit personnel to meet the expectations of their positions and assist in rolling out new technologies and trainings.
• Take on managerial tasks in platforms and oversees other supervisors.
• Responsible for timely response to storm restoration efforts in the region, including round-the-clock responsibility as a Field Supervisor and/or Restoration Crew Supervisor to respond and lead crew efforts in restoring power or responding to other issues affecting customer service.  This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• Responsible for assisting in the decision making and communicating to field supervisors and local bargaining unit personal required shifts during storm restoration activities.
• Supervise, prioritize, adapt, adjust, and schedule resources through resource planning to effectively utilize and to meet customer/client requirements and budget considerations during normal operations and storm emergencies.
• Communicate/coordinate work schedules with internal and external customers, foreign utilities and contractors.
• Assure the timely completion of all administrative processes, such as mandated annual reviews, Labor Agreement, crew audits, Time & Labor, etc.
• Analyze and evaluate reports to recommend and implement improvements, i.e., budgets, rerouting, vehicles, and inventory control.
• Develop positive safety attitude in work group.
• Effectively and courteously interact with internal and external customers to coordinate work, solve problems, and handle inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure that employees are properly equipped with well-maintained tools and equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies.
• Balance the interests of the customer and RIE. by: Negotiating Settlements, Pursuing Civil Actions, Pursuing Criminal Actions, Maintaining Fair Credit Standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, where off-hours work may be required to provide field guidance and/or respond to emergencies.
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.