Forester

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Regional Forester in our Franklin, Wisconsin location.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

About the Role

The Regional Forester effectively manages internal resources and external contracted resources to achieve high-quality Forestry Operations within an assigned area. To be successful, the Regional Forester balances the need for public safety, system reliability, safe operations, a healthy sustainable urban forest, and superior customer satisfaction within a challenging budgetary environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Area personnel to evaluate reliability concerns related to Line Clearance and recommends a course of action to resolve.
• Coordinates with area operations personnel to implement actions using Line Clearance resources, monitors progress, and keeps management apprised of progress to resolve.
• Oversees utilization of Line Clearance contract workforce within the area of responsibility.
• Develops and implements short-term action plans to ensure progress and eventual completion of the company’s overall Line Clearance plan; recommends relocation or reassignment of Line Clearance crews as required.
• Exercises authority to approve or disapprove Line Clearance work to ensure compliance with state and federal policies, WEC Energy Group standards, and contract provisions.
• Oversees a program to periodically inspect work sites to observe Line Clearance contract crews and inspect work in progress.
• Ensures work is being performed safely using appropriate personal protective equipment, public hazard mitigation, tools, and equipment.
• Directs actions to correct issues as needed.