Job Title:Lead Operations Coordinator Vegetation Management (Capital Projects)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

Safely perform the functions of the Lead Operations Coordinator in the Vegetation Management (VM) group. Provide continual focus on the safe reliable and compliant execution of Entergys VM program. This includes all aspects of work projects needed to control and manage the vegetation on and along Entergy rights of way that could interfere with reliable service across the transmission distribution and substation system. Responsible for leading directing and mentoring internal VM staff as well as ensuring internal processes procedures and expectations are monitored and consistently adhered to within assigned area(s).

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Scheduling assigning and monitoring VM contract work in accordance with Entergys safety and procedural requirements.
• Promoting and supporting the safety of contract partners by performing and documenting field observations engagements and associated coaching to address any improvement opportunities.
• Developing and promoting strong safety leadership with co-workers contract workforce and internal/external customers.
• Ensuring all work activities follow Entergys Safe Work Rules Manual and procedural expectations.
• Applying electric utility experience and industry knowledge to ensure expectations are met regarding safe work practices industry standards regulations and procedures. (Incl. Job Safety/Hazard Analysis
• Applying working knowledge of current IVM programs techniques and industry practices to help promote and develop the advancement of Entergys VM program.
• Contract management including oversight of multiple contract projects simultaneously with minimal direct supervision.
• Developing implementing coordinating and providing oversight for annual work plans in assigned areas.
• Monitor and manage contractor spend to meet annual budget targets in assigned areas.
• Perform field and accounting audits of contractor invoices to ensure accuracy of contractor billing.
• Monitor reliability performance and implement improvement plans in assigned areas.
• Work with internal groups such as engineering line department and construction to support various projects as it relates to Vegetation Management such as planning estimation oversight and quality assurance.
• Effectively communicate work plans and status reports of all projects to internal customers.
• Use of excellent communication and customer relation skills to maximize a positive customer experience.
• Respond to all customer vegetation issues in accordance with Entergy expectations policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilize conflict mitigation skills to manage and/or resolve issues with internal and external customers as well as contract partners.
• Coordinate contract personnel during emergency and/or storm restoration throughout Entergy service territory and travelling off-system during mutual assistance opportunities if required.
• When needed work extended hours in challenging terrain environment and conditions while coordinating emergency restoration efforts.
• Participate in internal/external communication and educational programs as it relates to VM.
• Participate in group and/or departmental teams in developing process improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrating proficiency with PC skills that include Entergy and Microsoft applications to perform track and document work.
• Support Construction teams including Mega CP PM&C and networks for technical reviews of ROW plans clearing estimates Air saw and quality assurance.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Preference will be given to those applicants with a 4-year college degree in Forestry or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered for those without a degree.

Minimum experience required of the position

• With a 4-year college degree in Forestry or related field a minimum of 8 years of electric utility vegetation management line substation safety project or related experience.
• Without a 4-year college degree in Forestry or related field a minimum of 10 years of electric utility vegetation management line substation safety project construction or related experience.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

• Experience in Utility Vegetation Managagement Electric Utility Operations (Transmission and/or Distribution) and/or Contractor Management for safety and process compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to monitor and manage budgets within assigned areas.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to promote and adapt to change.
• Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required.

Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position

• Arborist or Utility Arborist License/Cerification (preferred or be able to obtain within 1 year)
• State Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License (preferred or be able to obtain within 1 year)

Other Attributes

• Financial/Budgetary -Responsible for managing annual PM&C PC budget estimates in assigned areas. In addition making sure assigned region(s) are managing budgets to meet targets set by Project team.
• Contractor Oversight -Responsible for coordination and oversight of up to 50 contract employees on a regular basis and up to 100 contract employees during restoration type events. In addition responsible for coordination and sharing of crews across assigned region(s).
• Scope of Duties -Responsible for providing oversight of vegetation management operations and safety in assigned area(s) and assigned region(s).

Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton RougeLouisiana : New Orleans
Louisiana : Baton Rouge
Louisiana : Lake Charles
Louisiana : West Monroe
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119562
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.