Supv Infrastructure Operations- Columbia, SC or Richmond, VA

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

We offer a hybrid work schedule (one week in the office, one week of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is looking to fill a supervisor position over the Fiber Engineering and Operations Team.  This supervisory position is responsible for the engineering and day-to-day operations of Dominion Energy’s Fiber Optic Networks in VA and SC. 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages the engineering, installation, splicing and testing of new fiber cable and fiber strand paths.
• Oversees and supports fiber cable maintenance, relocations and emergency restoration efforts.
• Escalates outages appropriately to upper management and produces root case analysis.
• Ensure that the fiber projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to Dominion Energy’s quality and safety standards.
• Responsible for the creation of O&M and capital budget needs and tracks expenses.
• Makes sound business recommendations to management on hiring, firing, discipline and pay actions of employees.
• Evaluate the performance of the fiber engineers and splicers and provide them with constructive feedback and recognition.
• Identifies training and technical knowledge gaps within the team and develops training programs to address.
• Performs onsite job observations and inspection of work quality to ensure safety protocols and quality controls are being met.
• Ensure that the fiber engineers and splicers have the required tools, materials, and protective gear to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with the business unit partners, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensures the documentation and provisioning records of the fiber plant are properly and timely documented in Circuit Vision.
• Identify and resolve any issues, problems, or conflicts that may arise during fiber projects, and escalate to leadership appropriately.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the fiber industry and implement them as appropriate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

5+ years of demonstrated experience leading people in lead project management roles and/or direct supervision.

• Directly related experience in the engineering, installation and splicing of fiber optic cable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, motivate and develop staff in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and manage a budget, as well as schedule and manage workloads to meet project timelines.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple activities, resources and time and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to build, collaborate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and business acumen.
• Ability to make critical decisions independently and under pressure.
• Computer knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office, engineering programs (such as: GIS, AutoCAD, SAP, Circuit Vision, etc.)
• Overnight travel and field site visits are required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:  Information Systems, Information Technology

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s).

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