Utility Forester

About the Company

AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. Ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, AES provides electricity for millions of people worldwide. The company fosters a strong workplace culture, recognized in Great Place to Work™ rankings, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 13 consecutive years. AES is a seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards, honoring leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with AES Indiana, ANSI, OSHA, and applicable safety standards.
• Verifies adherence to the IURC Tree Rule, ANSI line-clearance standards, AES Indiana line-clearing specifications, and vegetation management best management practices.
• Follows AES Indiana policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal and state environmental and endangered species requirements.
• Audits tree-trimming work performed by internal or contract crews to confirm quality, clearance, safety, and compliance with AES Indiana standards.
• Conducts quality control inspections of vegetation management activities across the AES Indiana system and documents findings as required.
• Meets with customers and property owners to answer questions, address concerns, explain planned vegetation management work, and support positive customer relations.
• Distributes customer notifications for upcoming vegetation management work, including routine line clearing, scheduled tree trimming, and project-related activities.
• Communicates with property owners regarding vegetation concerns and secures necessary permissions and access for tree crews.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• ISA Certification is preferred.
• Experience in the tree care or utility industry is preferred.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-service and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision.
• Additional vocational, technical, arboricultural, or utility-related training.