Supervisor, Overhead

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Location: onsite at McKeesport Service Center Pittsburgh PA

Responsibilities:

• Directs the construction and maintenance activities of field personnel to ensure maximum productivity promote and enforce safety & achieve expected levels of performance.
• Directs the scheduling & assignment of daily work to the Senior line workers and other crew members to ensure timely completion of the work assignments.
• Directs the proper & safe utilization of tools and mechanized equipment to ensure employee & public safety while achieving maximum productivity.
• Interface with contractors other utilities customers government bodies and all Duquesne Light Company departments to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide timely field data to ensure accurate accounting of plant records. Directs timely ordering of materials and supplies to ensure maximum use of all resources.
• Conducts training development and counseling of personnel in the T&D Department to ensure the continuing development of individual skills for maximum job performance and to prepare the individuals for greater responsibilities.
• Requires all personnel to follow all Company and Department procedures & regulations
• including all safety requirements. (required)
• The T&D Supervisor is required to be the Duty Supervisor on a rotating basis.

Supervisory:

Typically the front line supervisor to union staff or support track staff. May manage a small group both staff and professional employees in a narrow focus area typically no more than 4 direct reports and typically used as first entry into leadership for employees without prior leadership experience.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 5 years of overhead construction maintenance or operating experience required.
• University or college degree preferred.
  • In lieu of a degree a commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• Must be able to work in all types of weather extremes.
• Must be able to make clear concise decisions under stressful conditions.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work extended (24-36 hours) periods in emergency situations.

Extensive driving (including off-road) during normal and emergency conditions.

Scope:

Primary focus is on day-to-day management of operational execution for areas managed. Trains and develops staff. Plans the workflow. Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement. Leads workflow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact:

Problems and issues are undefined require detailed info gathering analysis and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address workflow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but arent limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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