Operations Supervisor - Multiple Location

About the role

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Operations Supervisor positions in Milwaukee WI and Port Washington WI. WEC Energy Group is a major electric generation and distribution company serving 4.7 million customers in the Midwest. The company values its employees and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary

The Operations Supervisor manages internal and external resources, including construction, design, planning, and scheduling for We Energies' electric transmission and distribution systems. They oversee construction or maintenance activities and ensure all customer needs are met in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements, updates, and training.
• Manage work assignments to minimize overtime and costs while maintaining optimal customer service.
• Conduct daily tailgate sessions to communicate work assignments, review procedures, and discuss safety hazards and mitigation techniques.
• Motivate and engage employees to increase efficiency, productivity, availability, safety performance, and core expectations.
• Coach, counsel, and train employees for improved job performance. Implement and administer the progressive disciplinary process when appropriate.
• Evaluate performance, coach, develop, and conduct annual performance reviews with individual employees.
• Ensure that all customer expectations are met through timely response and quality work.
• Supervise all customer requested work to ensure customers' negotiated dates are met.
• Work through various channels to keep customers informed prior to and during planned outages.
• Resolve issues relating to customer concerns/questions.
• Coordinate activities for storm restoration emergencies and communicate field issues to keep customers informed.
• Manage all trouble or emergency work within a defined area.
• Work with Customer Service group or others to audit work from design through construction. Provide feedback to appropriate work groups or contractor workforce for process improvement.
• Visit work sites to observe crews and inspect work in progress. Ensure work is being performed safely using appropriate personal protective equipment, hazard mitigation, tools, equipment, etc.
• Ensure quality work is performed in accordance with appropriate construction standards, and/or contract provisions.
• Evaluate compliance with all rules, regulations, codes, and laws for employee and contractor installations.
• Manage area budget by controlling costs of tools, materials, work hours, and vehicle expenses associated with work. Approve contractor invoices as appropriate.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, unions, customers, building trade groups, and government agencies.
• Engage employees to promote an inclusive workforce and team.
• Work with customers to proactively identify needs and problems.
• Respond to complaints associated with crew or contractor performance and work with customers to resolve.
• Participate in community activities as a representative of the company.
• Coordinate facilities management for repairs, maintenance, etc.
• Represent the office or the Area on special projects teams, committees, and industry organizations as assigned.
• Become efficient at the use of computer, associated hardware, and applications in order to perform job in an efficient and safe manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma, HSED, or GED.
• Five to ten years experience in a distribution/construction operations trade and/or five to ten years experience in supervision of direct reports.
• A valid driver's license.
• Good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are a benefit.

End Date

07/13/2026

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

Application Deadline

The application deadline may be modified or discontinued if deemed necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We Energies and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.