Supv Elec Operations

About the role

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The Supervisor Electric Operations provides planning, direction, regulatory compliance and oversight to assure completion of field construction, maintenance, service and emergency work to Company Electric Transmission and Distribution facilities in a safe and cost‑effective manner. This position is onsite at the Saginaw Service Center located in Saginaw, MI; the selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package available for those who qualify).

Responsibilities

• Influence others outside department regarding policies, practices and procedures (design, scheduling, Fleet, Supply Chain, Facilities, Damage Assessment, etc.)
• Manage and resolve escalated complaints.
• Inspect job sites to check work progress, assure satisfactory completion and plan new assignments; prepare requisitions for operations and maintenance supplies, equipment and materials; supervise special projects as required.
• Ensure projects and departmental milestones are achieved within approved budgets.
• Accountable for work plan adherence and adjustments (resources, equipment, materials, etc.); coordinate with internal (Supply Chain, Fleet, Facilities, Engineering, CEM, Corporate Safety, Union Safety, Public Safety, etc.) and external customers (residential, commercial, industrial and municipal).
• Lead Daily Operating Reviews, Cross Functional Weekly Operating Reviews.
• Authority for personnel actions including time sheet approval, Estimated Straight Time accounting, CDL Medical program compliance, administering apprenticeship program, annual required HSE training, administering Policy and Procedural updates, Driver Vehicle Inspection Records adherence, ARCOS administration, request and reserve on‑call and storm restoration resources, PPE acquisition and distribution (inspection, testing, replacement).
• Tool acquisition, distribution, replacement and adherence.
• Third‑Party Contract purchase order and/or approval (Hydrovac, Traffic Control, etc.); Customer De‑energizing agreements oversight.
• MPSC/CEO complaint investigation and resolution.
• Supervise team OM&C Bargaining unit employees.
• Responsible for education and adherence to Corporate Safety Manual, Electric Methods and Procedures Manual, Electric Distribution Manual, MIOSHA/OSHA/DOT standards, Business Continuity Plans, Code of Conduct and all Employee Policy and Process manuals.
• Responsible for grievance procedures, investigations (safety and disciplinary) and associated disciplinary recourse.
• Participate in Daily, Weekly