Supervisor, Electric Distribution

About the Role

The Electric Operations Distribution Maintenance and Construction leadership manages teams directly or indirectly involved in maintaining or building parts of the service territory distribution grid. Supervisors and Superintendents may oversee teams working on projects throughout the service territory. The role ensures safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Orders, all safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. Leaders fully implement safety best practices and manage employee accountability, ensuring compliance with the Injury & Illness Prevention Program.

This position requires travel at least 10% - 50% of the time with occasional overnight stays. You must be able to work a flexible schedule, including being on call and responding to emergencies throughout the service territory. Work may occur outside in remote areas, steep and/or uneven terrain, and inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Embody and lead with safe behaviors in all aspects of work performance. Promote a speak-up, listen-up, and follow-up culture.
• Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings/safety tailboards. Conduct training as needed.
• Regularly visit work sites (at least 50% of the time) to monitor progress and employee performance.
• Ensure customers' needs and expectations are met. Provide clear, professional, and proactive communication with customers in various field situations.
• Ensure maintenance and construction work is completed safely, on time, and within budget and quality expectations.
• Complete and maintain all work documentation or reporting.
• Identify and react to complex field decisions, utilizing technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact.
• Effectively utilize resources by monitoring crew productivity.
• Build constructive peer relationships and treat direct reports equitably. Provide positive and constructive feedback to others.
• Respond to emergencies and outages. May serve as a field leader (e.g., District Storm Room Lead, Task Force Lead) in OEC/EOC major emergency activations.
• Supervise staff, including bargaining unit employees, to accomplish results through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, field maintenance operations, or related electric utility experience.
• Must obtain a California Driver’s License by the first day of employment.
• Travel at least 10% - 50% of the time with occasional overnight stays; ability to work a flexible schedule, including being on call and responding to emergencies throughout the service territory.
• Ability to work outside in remote areas, steep and/or uneven terrain, and inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Desired: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field.
• Previous experience in the electric utility industry; Journeyman lineman experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the California Public Utility Commission General Orders (GO) 95, 128, 165.
• Project management skills. T-300 Supervisors must have strong project management skills to oversee larger construction projects.
• General computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Customer service orientation, including communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of various bargaining unit contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous process improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or supervising bargaining unit personnel.
• Ability to influence a team to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance.
• Extensive leadership skills, including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Pay

A reasonable salary range for this position in California is $125,000.00 to $215,000.00. The actual salary will be based on factors such as skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.