Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Mississippi LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

This position is responsible for leading the contract partner workforce work management meter services and project management teams within the Operating Company Distribution Operations organizations. The position is responsible for overseeing activities by contract partners including but not limited to Overhead Underground CBD Civil lighting work management project management meter services work and distribution regulatory support. This position also serves as the state Operations Chief and Deputy Incident Commander during all minor and major storm restorations.

Requires an understanding of leading all phases of construction projects the differences between the construction trades and interfacing with the entire workforce (contract partners as wells ENT employees). In addition the incumbent should possess the skills to foster good relationship between craft employees and construction leaders as well as the intuition to know when it is not working effectively.

Strong advocate for the partnering process with key stakeholders such contractors and other internal/external support groups across ENT. Actively facilitates or participates in the partnering events at the project levels within the organization. Understands how to interface with key stakeholders such as Engineering Supply Chain Project Management and key external customers etc.

An effective communicator who will frequently stand in front of the workforce and convey ENTs commitment to safety DIB and other performance metrics. Builds strong relationships with contract partners which are directly contracted to deliver project scopes to ensure clear channels of communication commitments are met and resolution to any performance issues identified. A passionate advocate for safety who promotes an incident free workplace and cultivates a safe work culture. Understands the foundations for a strong safety culture in its most genuine form and actively participates in safety initiatives at the project site to demonstrate commitment.

Solid understanding of construction fundamentals focused on safely delivering a diverse portfolio of projects. Experienced in risk and contact management. Skilled at leading and influencing across organizations partnering with contract firms negotiation obtaining stakeholder input and support driving continuous improvement ideas improving organizational health transforming organizations and improving customer centricity. Able to build motivate and inspire effective teams and leverage team diversity. Adapt at managing conflict providing clear direction/role clarity and developing employees. Comfortable engaging in crucial conversations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all statewide distribution line contract compliance activities including construction activities maintenance activities contract administration activities and contractor safety activities. This includes supervision of contract crews associated with larger overhead projects underground projects and restoration activities. This position is also responsible for all distribution contractor safety initiatives including BRMs VMOs ESP-06 compliance vendor relationship support and contractor governance board participation. Responsible for statewide safety support including state UOCRG member and UCAP support.

1. Responsible for all statewide work management activities including the planning scheduling and dispatching of planned work for D-Ops execution including OH and UG maintenance and construction lighting and meter service activities through the companys work management system. Responsible for statewide Meter Service field activities.

1. Responsible for statewide Lighting Maintenance Program. Responsible for leading all minor and major Storm Restoration statewide.

1. Responsible for establishing D-Ops Statewide budget and monitoring spending trends to make necessary adjustments as needed. Responsible for monitoring customer commitments and reliability within the state to make necessary adjustments as needed.

1. Responsible for distribution regulatory support including testimony writing responding to RFIs and testifying as a technical witness when needed.

Responsible for statewide distribution project management and analytical activities as needed

1. Partner with Project Delivery to achieve common objectives and consistency of contract management the Partnering approach with contractors and assures that it exists across all projects.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

BS in Engineering (preferably Electrical) or equivalent work experience.

Masters degree preferred.

Minimum experience required of the position

8 years in Utility industry or equivalent relevant experience and 3 years of supervisory experience

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

Knowledge of processes and key performance indicators for distribution engineering distribution line operations and customer service. Knowledge of various support activities associated with distribution line substation and relay operations maintenance and construction. Knowledge of distribution line and substation switching and safety rules procedures and practices. Knowledge of administering IBEW contracts. Ability to lead the state response to minor and major storm restoration activities. Ability to serve as company spokesperson on operational and reliability related issues affecting customers. Ability to build relationships with key external stakeholders and internal stakeholders within all departments. Strong Leadership skills. Knowledge of budget and drivers of cost. Previous proven supervisory experience.

Any certificates licenses etc. required of the position

Primary Location: Mississippi-JacksonMississippi : Jackson
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level I
Union description/code: NON-BARGAINING
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122214
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant employee or third party on his or her you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand provide your name contact number the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.