Manager Field Operations Support

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Manager Field Operations Support is responsible for the development and implementation of field support services, specifically line clearance and inspection. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and completion of work plans and adherence to all associated company and regulatory standards.

What you will do

• Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
• Responsible for the strategic oversight of company-wide distribution system contracts, including development of long-term contract philosophy, initiation of best practices for contracting services, and providing technical assistance and direction to contract management departments.
• Manages the administration of utility construction contracts to maximize efficiencies and productivity and minimize cost and liability.
• Negotiates and manages utility construction contracts.
• Manages and sets direction for line clearance, required electric maintenance, and inspection activities.
• Assists with the auditing contract crew safety, quality, and billing in accordance with the contract.
• May be responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of technical training policies, programs, and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs, regulatory mandates, company production processes, business systems, or change in procedures or services.
• May manage in‐house and externally provided training programs, practices, and procedures to ensure optimal utilization of personnel.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Engineering or related area. Preferred

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in electric construction, gas and electric operations, project management, technical training, or related work.
• 3 years supervisory experience or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with labor union management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of electric, gas or steam operating practices, construction standards, work methods, equipment, maintenance practices, regulatory compliance and materials preferred.
• Knowledge of safety rules and applicable electric codes and DOT regulations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand utility maps, plan and profiles, and drawings preferred.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• • Business Process Improvements • Customer Experience Management • Energy Distribution Systems Management • Operations Management • Financial Management • Health, Safety, and Environmental Management • Outage Management • Project and Program Management • Regulatory Compliance • Resource Optimization • Stakeholder Management • Leadership

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package