Field Technician Supervisor - Power

Description

Field Technician Supervisor - Power Distribution

 Do you enjoy working outdoors, managing others, and welcome the idea of travelling? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.  

**To learn more about working at Sigma, visit our careers page and watch our video.

**If you do not fit this particular role, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs 

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Please note: This position can work fully remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our main office located in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 1 week in-person paid orientation and training period.

Position Description

Field Technician Supervisors are responsible for one or more of the following areas on a specific project/program: Functional Performance, Project Reporting, and Personnel Performance. Field Supervisors demonstrate technical expertise and leadership and should be familiar with the commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the telecommunications industry, and be able to rely on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervisors are expected to be able to recommend new and/or improvements to documentation and implement approved changes. While their focus is on the assigned project functions, the failure of their team/area to achieve objectives will impact overall project/program deadlines and results.

Initial Travel Expectations: Coverage throughout Northeast Ohio, Western & Central Pennsylvania as needed. Work areas may be in other states/geographic areas as future workload dictates.

The Supervisor:

• Provides first-level leadership: Supervises and leads a team and functional activities daily
• Concurrently perform the work of those they supervise
• Provides support to key duties of the Functional Manager
• Assists in the process of reviewing function/project procedures, specifications, and standards
• Works with the Project Engineer to set priorities for a team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities for team members.
• Provides cross-functional representation
• Mentor team members in professional development
• Responsible for performance management of team members
• Complete and deliver annual performance reviews for assigned staff
• Provides input on disciplinary actions
• Adapts management to changing conditions and supports associates affected by the change.
• Other duties as assigned

 Upon offer acceptance, newly hired Associates are required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure! We offer you a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

Requirements

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher is preferred but not required - management may consider other education to be acceptable for appointment to this position.
• Experience: 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the Electric Utility Industry is required, previous supervisory experience preferred - management may consider other work experience to be acceptable for appointment to this position
• Advanced field knowledge with the ability to teach others to identify pole attachments
• Ability to read and comprehend construction schematics
• Knowledge of construction and planning procedures
• Proven leadership skills
• Familiar with basic concepts, practices, and procedures used in general management of specific function(s)
• Strong technical knowledge and skills
• Strong oral and written co