Position Summary:
Responsible for promoting a safe IIF culture, and effective and efficient installation of underground and overhead services and metering equipment, as well as, maintenance and restoration to the distribution system.
Primary Duties:
- Responsible to promote a safety culture by leading, modeling and coaching behaviors consistent with IIF (Incident and Injury Free). Ensure weekly and monthly safety meetings are held; Monitor to ensure all members complete compliance training/certifications.
- Serving in a supervisory capacity, position is responsible for promoting a safe IIF culture, effective and efficient construction, maintenance and restoration of service to overhead and underground distribution systems.
- Responsible for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground service systems.
- Ensures all work is performed according to approved construction Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coordinates with Scheduler crew activities related to daily ops assignments; Coordinates with Scheduler the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems; Assists DCC and/or Scheduler during service restoration.
- Ensure team meets expectations for customer satisfaction and customer complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
- Organizes assigned manpower, material and equipment for efficient utilization to maximize productivity.
- Directs activities of members assigned to his/her work group, assuring safe and correct completion of job assignments: Advises Scheduler of assignments according to appropriate skill level of members; Advises crews of various approved work methods and operating practices and assures that these procedures are followed; Responsible for quality assurance associated with all aspects of daily activities.
- Assures compliance with environmental issues and regulations within the distribution system.
- Verifies accuracy of associated computer work required to complete job assignments.
- Determines and specifies point of service attachments, inspects customer service entrances and meter loops.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintains a positive working relationship with all departments of the company to assure timely and efficient efforts relating to the construction, maintenance or restoration of service to customers.
- Projects a positive company image by maintaining a good appearance and working relationship with all customers.
- Manage work to ensure efficient operation and maximum utilization of manpower and equipment: ensure efficient and productive coordination of work.
- Assess jobs to determine appropriate crew size.
- Communicate any changes in capacity and scheduling issues with supervisor.
- Ensure team members understand the work.
- coordination process and their role within the process.
- Review completed job packet to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and attached.
- Drive good decisions to minimize customer complaints.
- Manage performance and development of members; Lead, motivate, coach, develop, and influence others positively while fostering a team environment; Provide fair and accurate evaluations and performance reviews of direct reports and ensure work observations and performance reviews are fair and thorough; Provide constant feedback to team members on their current level of performance and opportunities to improve; Understand the goals of team members and provide input on ways to achieve a desired career path; Address and resolve concerns escalated by members of the work group.
- Ensure the effective management of cost performance: assist in preparation and monitoring of budgeting and expenses; manage the capital tool budget for the work group; manage and approve time.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED And 5 years of top Journey Lineman experience, .
- 5 years directly related Service experience (e.g., Metering, Voltage Regulation, Troubleshooting, and Line and Substation Switching);.
- Valid State Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.
- Ability to read, understand and follow Construction Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and engineering job estimates.
- Basic knowledge of metering, voltage regulation and line and substation switching.
- Ability to lead, motivate, coach, develop, and influence others positively while fostering a team environment.
- Ability to provide effective leadership by setting direction, engaging members, creating the right atmosphere, and building trust.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnosis problems, and resolve effectively.
- Ability to plan and coordinate schedules to achieve the most efficient utilization of personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, and other resources.
- Ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures.
- Computer skills with knowledge of MS-Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and company software (e.g., SAP, CADS), as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to assume a supervisory role in adhering to construction standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Coordination Process and all guidelines associated with Power Delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to enlist the cooperation of others in performance of service, restoration and / or construction work in a variety of working conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to read, understand and follow the National Electric Safety Code.
- Ability to organize manpower, material and equipment for efficient and effective utilization.
Working Conditions:
- Requires travel to various job sites and facilities within the OG&E service area.
- Required to work in both an office environment and outside weather conditions.
- May be required to work non-standard work schedules including availability for emergency response.
Special Safety Requirements:
- This position is a classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
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