Distribution Construction Coordinator - Lighting

About the Role

Seeking a motivated, safety-conscious individual with prior electric utility distribution engineering, operations, or construction experience. This role involves planning, oversight, reporting, and project management of utility construction crews.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety consciousness and adherence to OSHA, client, federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Educate and negotiate with customers to address concerns in a professional manner.
• Coordinate schedules for engineering, site preparation, equipment, and contract crews 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.
• 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 with utility specifications.
• Assist in management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Develop and mentor less experienced employees.
• Support additional duties as assigned by management.

Work is moderately routine with general policies applied and some decision-making required.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in electric utility distribution (engineering, operations, or construction) required.
• Journeyman qualification preferred.
• High school degree or GED required; associate’s degree (AA or equivalent) or engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals, operational procedures, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and computer/tablet devices.

Skills

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Stand: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time (Frequently).
• Walk: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time (Frequently).
• Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time (Frequently).
• Talk or Hear: 2/3 and more of the time (Regularly).
• Climb or balance: Up to 1/3 of the time (Occasionally).
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Up to 1/3 of the time (Occasionally).
• Reach with hands and arms: Up to 1/3 of the time (Occasionally).
• Lift or exert force: Up to 10 pounds (2/3 and more), up to 25 pounds (2/3 and more).

Special vision requirements include:

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area up/down or left/right while eyes are fixed on a point).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment

• Outdoor weather conditions: 2/3 and more of the time (Regularly).
• Noise level: Loud (e.g., metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).

Regular attendance is required. On-the-job training includes a 2-3 week program.