Ops Coordinator Vegetation

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy New Orleans LLC

Job Responsibilities

Safely perform functions of the Operations Coordinator in the Vegetation Management group as follows:

Schedule assign and monitor work of contract vegetation crews to Entergy vegetation maintenance commitment and safety specifications

Work with Engineering and Line Department in planning new construction

Develop maintain and implement yearly maintenance plan for assigned areas

Perform field and accounting audits of contractor invoices. Be accountable for accuracy of contractor billing

Manage annual trimming budget for assigned areas

Contract Management including oversight of multiple contract projects bidding procedures and analysis simultaneously with minimal direct supervision

Monitor reliability and implement improvement plans in assigned areas

Coordinate contract crews during emergency restoration

Positive customer service attitude in dealing with internal and external customers

Respond to all customer vegetation issues in accordance to the Customer Issue Resolution (CIR) process

Use of excellent communication and customer relations skills to maximize positive customer experience.

Conflict mitigation

Effectively communicate plan and status of all projects to internal customers

Participate in external customer communication and educational programs

Develop and promote strong safety leadership with co-workers and assigned contract workforce

Electric utility experience of safety processes regulations & procedures (incl. Job Safety Analysis/Tailboards)

Participate in core process improvement teams as required

Performance of all job duties within Entergy safety rules and guidelines

Use of Microsoft applications and Entergy applications to perform track and document work

JobQualifications:

Bachelors degree (Forestry or related field and 2 years utility vegetation management experience desired)OR5 years utility vegetation management / utility line management experience Desired.

Proven safe work and driving record

Must be able to work after hours and perform On Call duties and/or assist in storm restoration in other jurisdictions if needed.

Physically able to work long and unusual hours and perform all job duties within Entergy safety rules and guidelines.

Experience in Contract Management including oversight of multiple contracting teams bidding procedures and analysis and conflict management.

Good PC Skills in Microsoft toolkit and corporate business applications.

Good organizational skills/ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines.

Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems work procedures &/or maintenance operations.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direct supervision.

Excellent communication & customer relations skills.

Have or ability to obtain line clearance order certification.

Distribution system map reading abilities.

Desired Qualification: To Be Obtained within 2 Years of Hire

Certified Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture)

Utility Arborist License (LDAF)

Pesticide Applicator Certification (LDAF)

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123693
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.