Team Leader II, T&D

About the role

The Transmission & Distribution/Customer Operations Team Leader at AES Ohio is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations, maintenance, and construction of the AES Ohio electric transmission system. This role involves prioritizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of the Transmission line group. The individual will prepare, control, and administer project budgets to achieve maximum business results.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, directs, monitors, and evaluates performance of the Transmission line group.
• Prepares, controls, and administers project budgets to achieve maximum business results relating to overall performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Administers company policies and practices to ensure that safe, dependable service is provided.
• Incorporates planning, problem-solving, technical applications, and crisis management to improve process performance and achieve desired results.
• Directs the efforts of AES Ohio Transmission Line Crews as well as Contract Line Crews and deals directly with customers to complete projects within the required timeframe and financial constraints.
• Manages overtime.
• Leads the safety efforts for the Transmission department.
• Audits crews for improvement.
• Assists with daily and storm restoration efforts to meet monthly and annual CAIDI Goals as well as reducing storm duration times.
• Reviews projects prior to assigning a crew, including job site visits and ensuring materials are ready for the project.
• Tracks and monitors performance of crews through job site visits and compares actual hours versus estimated hours to complete a project.
• Performs union eligible performance reviews as scheduled.
• Works with customers, builders, electricians, etc. to reduce PUCO complaints.
• Manages projects in 'assigned' work zones.
• Enforces and complies with all federal safety policies, practices, and procedures; through guidance and training, ensures that employees know, understand, and apply all safety rules, OSHA and EPA regulations, good work practice, and proper craftsmanship techniques applicable to their work.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with other areas/departments to improve job efficiencies and reduce operating costs by researching 'Best Practices' and implementing new technologies and processes.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and utilize strategic thought processes effectively.
• Show basic knowledge or ability to become familiar with all Regulatory Agency policies and guidelines as they relate to the operations of the AES Ohio transmission and distribution systems.
• Show proficient knowledge and experience with computers, particularly spreadsheet and database applications.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management, or equivalent T&D work experience.

Qualifications

• Full-time position located in Dayton, Ohio.
• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.