Field Leader Electric Operations - Line

Job Title:  Field Leader Electric Operations - Line 

Job Code:  107893 

Job Summary: 

A Field Leader for Electric Operations, Line provides leadership to a team of employees and/or contractors directly responsible for supporting emergencies on the Transmission & Distribution Electric System, performing general operational & maintenance tasks and the installation of asset improvements.  They generally have an assigned geographic service territory and are expected to ensure safe, reliable, delivery of service to customers and communities.  Field Leaders serve as role models for safe work practices, are visible in the field and help ensure work is performed in accordance with standards and procedures.  They also actively manage the development and training of employees to improve individual and team performance.  Field Leaders are generally on call 24 hours a day to support operational activities and natural gas emergencies, as necessary.   

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Safety Leadership by promoting and assuring a safe working environment, as well as, helping to support the continued improvement of electric operations public safety. In addition, ensure all personnel performs safe work habits according to NIPSCOs Safety Manual. 

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance coaching to the front-line workforce. Facilitate effective two-way communication, especially between front-line workers and the rest of the organization. 

• Serve as a consistent and regular presence at work sites providing leadership, direction and feedback to the front-line employees. 

• Actively manage the development, training, and evaluation of front-line workers to improve individual and team performance.  

• Manage and enforce the terms in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (where applicable) 

• Promote Operational Excellence by motivating, coaching, and developing staff to meet established objectives 

• Create an environment in which front-line workers are actively involved in the spirit and steps of Continuous Improvement. 

• Ensure optimal use of resources by supporting the development and driving the execution of the teams’ work plans along with proper management of Operating and Maintenance and Capital Budgets.  

• Collaborate with and build strong working relationships with internal and external groups to coordinate work efforts. 

• Ensures work is completed according to company standards, regulations, processes and procedures. 

• Ensure employees effectively use tools and technology to complete their daily work. 

• Cultivate and advance a diverse and inclusive environment.  

• Convey a leadership image that is consistent with the organization's values, demonstrating the qualities, traits and demeanor that commands leadership respect.  

• Troubleshoot process systems, equipment failure/concerns or inefficiencies when they occur. 

• Respond to emergencies within the company’s established procedures, incident command system structure, and storm recovery structure. 

• Ensures all training of personnel is up to date and compliant. 

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record and clean driving record. 

General Functional Duties / Preferred Qualifications 

• Four years of experience in natural gas