Distribution Construction Coordinator-DSTCONCO

SUMMARY:

Seeking a motivated, safety conscious individual with Prior Electric Utility Distribution Engineering, Operations or Construction Experience. Duties include providing Planning, Oversight, Reporting and Project Management of utility construction crews.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote safety consciousness and adherence to OSHA, Client, federal, state, and local safety requirements

      Educate and negotiate with Customers to address customer concerns in a professional manner.

Coordinate schedules for engineering, site preparation, equipment and contract crew for Power                   Delivery maintenance, restoration activities, construction storm hardening and major improvement/expansions

Coordinate Line contractor’s activity with all customers for Power Delivery projects

Coordinate and ensure timely delivery of appropriate materials and equipment to perform work – 

Respond to contractor questions concerning work specifications and requirements

Inspect evaluate and provide cost effective recommendations to address project objectives

Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance to utility specifications.

Assist in management of Contractors during Storm restoration operations

Assist in management of Contractors during Storm restoration operations

Develop and Mentor less experienced employees

Support additional duties as assigned by management

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

Moderately routine: general policies applied. Some decision making.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

2.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Education

• Preferred High school degree or GED.
• Preferred Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school).
• Preferred Engineering Degree awarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABET

Experience

• 5-7  Year(s) Experience in Electric Utility Distribution (engineering, operations, or construction) required.  Journeyman Qualification is Preferred 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

A valid state driver’s license is required

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 

Applicant will be required to complete a 2-3-week training program

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

1.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
2.   Ability to write simple correspondence.
3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

1. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
2.  Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets

REASONING ABILITY: 

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working Knowledge of Computer and Tablet Devices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activities?

• Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Talk or Hear  2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls  None
• Climb or balance  Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl  Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms  Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell  None