Role OverviewLead and coordinate the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution facilities in South Dakota and Minnesota. Provide leadership to Journey Lineworkers, Apprentice Lineworkers, and Lead Journey Lineworkers. Key responsibilities include coordinating personnel, equipment, materials, contractors, and work plans while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, power quality, productivity, and member service.
What You Will Do
Manage multiple priorities, coordinate work plans, monitor budgets and performance, and build positive relationships with employees, members, contractors, and Cooperative personnel. Analyze data and reports, coordinate people and resources, supervise employees, evaluate performance, develop plans and procedures, and work effectively under stress.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have extensive electric utility operations experience and a strong understanding of distribution systems, safe work practices, and applicable industry standards. Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Requirements
- Technical school degree in powerline work or a related field, with specialized training in electric utility operations, strongly preferred
- A four-year Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, business, or a related field is preferred
- Five years of experience in power systems operations and/or engineering required
- Knowledge of distribution system operations, system layout, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and safe working practices required
- Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications required
- Knowledge of transportation and power-operated equipment applications and regulations is also required
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