Distribution Supervisor

About the role

This position is responsible for day-to-day distribution operations in the Madison Ga area as well as support for the Northeast Region. Duties include managing line crew personnel as related to overhead and underground distribution construction as well as storm restoration. Other duties include customer interactions, coordination with engineering, scheduling workload, and coordination with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Model and maintain a culture built on Our Values.
  • Safety comes first.
  • Lead employees to include Safety Excellence principles in their work practices.
  • Maintain an environment where employees feel valued, motivated to be engaged, and strive for excellence.
  • Provide employees with regular, constructive feedback and support them in their personal development.
  • Ensure that crew members are working efficiently and helping the headquarters to achieve its Capital/O&M budget goals.
  • Develop strong collaboration between the crew and engineering teams to provide world-class value to our customers.
  • Respond proactively to provide leadership in outage situations and participate in the region SERP plan.
  • Coordinate resources to complete multiple projects, minimize customer outage duration, and safely maintain the system.
  • Adhere to Distribution Policies and Procedures, Distribution Bulletins, OSHA and NESC rules, and Southern Company distribution construction standards.
  • Support continued efforts to incorporate Human Performance into our culture.
  • Support the Northeast Region in accomplishing assigned Distribution Goals.
  • EFFECTIVELY communicate goals, company performance, and other pertinent information to workgroup.
  • Monitor crew performance, minimize non-productive time, and support productivity.
  • Ensure proper documentation of time, materials, and property damages.
  • Ensure utilization of OFS for job scheduling and job closeouts.
  • Ensure all compliance controls are fully understood and adhered to by employees.
  • Ensure ARCOS records of employee availability are accurately maintained.
  • Build strong relationships with team and management.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; further education and/or training preferred.
• Job Experience: Minimum 7 years of distribution construction and/or distribution related experience in a power utility company AND knowledge of the construction, maintenance, and restoration of both overhead and underground systems. Knowledge of and experience implementing Section "0", Smith Driving System, NESC, Distribution Bulletins, DOPs, Tagging and Switching Procedures, Distribution Construction Standards, DOT requirements, environmental guidelines, and applicable OSHA regulations. Working knowledge of IBEW Local 84 Distribution MOA, Customer Service Standards, Franchise Manual, and applicable employee-related policies and guidelines. Proven supervisory experience is preferred. Demonstrated leadership in Distribution related field. Performancemanagement experience and/or insightful understanding of how to set clear expectations and holding others accountable. Preferred experience working within or understanding of matrix organizations (i.e. Regions, Training, DCC, Distribution Const., E&C, Maintenance, & MTS, etc.). Demonstrated experience or ability to quickly learn applications including but not limited to: OFS, Oracle, ARMS, ARCOS, CSS, TCMS Web, Dist View, JETS, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage resources to achieve results on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent analysis/decision-making skills. Demonstrated interpersonal/leadership skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Distribution accounting procedures and ability to manage a budget. Knowledge of company performance measures. Ability to partner with other company employees/teams across traditional territorial boundaries.

Requirements

• Substation 200 qualified or the experience-ability to become qualified.
• Available for Storm duty and to travel with storm teams as needed.
• Ability to work outside at jobsites on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions.

Behavioral Attributes

• Maintain strong safety culture and Safety Excellence. Understand and embrace our Values. Facilitate an inclusive work environment. Share resources and equipment with others for overall Company productivity and safety. Set clear expectations and goals for team members. Take personal ownership for results. Display sense of urgency to achieve "Very Satisfied" customers. Demonstrate initiative - does not wait for guidance from immediate supervisor. Resolve conflict using "Our Values". Train and develop others to perform so they can independently achieve positive results. Adapt and support positively to change. Demonstrate support for management initiatives. Build effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels. Seek to enhance his/her own personal development.

Pay

Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Schedule

Full time

Benefits

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