Operations Supervisor

<p><strong>Join a cutting edge company, changing the landscape in our corner of rural America<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Well respected company - 79+ years in operation</li> <li>Great pay and benefits - Fun family atmosphere</li> </ul>

Cassopolis, Michigan

Midwest Energy Cooperative

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Team Midwest is the #UtilityoftheFuture!&nbsp; We embrace innovation and are on a mission to create vibrant, relevant, sustainable rural communities by delivering first-in-class innovations and solutions where others won&rsquo;t.&nbsp; As a member-owned electric utility we&rsquo;ve been lighting the rural space since the 1930s, and while electric distribution is and always will be our core business, today&rsquo;s Midwest delivers value through other critical utility services including propane and fiber-speed internet and telephone.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> http://www.teammidwest.com

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Management

$79k - $108k

Overview: <br />In this role, you will be responsible for the management of all electric line&nbsp;crews and contractors in the Cass/Paw Paw service area.&nbsp; You will manage new and upgraded jobs for customers ensuring jobs are completed in a timely, safe and fiscally responsible manner.&nbsp;<br /> <ul> <li>Employment Type: Full Time</li> <li>Salary Range: $79k - $108k</li> <li>Company Vehicle: Yes</li> <li>Industry: Electric Operations- Management</li> <li>Manages Others: Yes</li> <li>Education: High school diploma</li> <li>Experience: 5 years of experience in the electrical industry preferably with knowledge in project management, supervision and/or electric distribution.&nbsp;<br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Analyzes, manages and directs the activities of electric field staff by assigning and prioritizing work, being available for questions and ensuring construction and maintenance jobs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.</li> <li>Develops, generates, and maintains team spirit and enthusiasm throughout the department.</li> <li>Provides open and honest coaching, feedback, direction and discipline to employees as needed.</li> <li>Approves the design and layout of overhead and underground distribution lines.</li> <li>Responsible for the effective assignment of staff to ensure a quick and positive response to electric service reliability.</li> <li>Analyze service interruption reports and voltage complaints; recommend changes to correct conditions in system design wherever possible; monitor outage records and evaluate the annual summaries for planning of system maintenance.</li> <li>Works with and helps direct the preparation and acquisition of easements and other necessary permits.</li> <li>Works with and helps direct the preparation and updating of all Cooperative maps and circuit diagrams.</li> <li>Works with and helps direct the administration of the Cooperative's work order and plant records system and the preparation of cost estimates and line extension contracts.</li> <li>Will need to be on-call periodically to answer questions and to provide support to other on-call staff.</li> <li>Assists with the material management program and maintaining appropriate inventory of materials.</li> <li>Stake jobs to avoid tree work, work plan jobs and other jobs as needed using the auto-staking program,</li> <li>Manage yearly pole and electric facilities inspection program.</li> <li>Works closely with the Director of Safety and Loss Control in administering all applicable safety and regulatory compliance standards.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Accountability- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high quality, timely and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes.</li> <li>Cooperation &amp; Conflict Management- Possesses objective and empathetic listening skills and uses them to lead and facilitate a cohesive team towards collaborative outcomes.</li> <li>Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.</li> <li>Innovation - Displays original and intuitive brainstorming; Meets challenges with spontaneity and risk; Generates bottom-line suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.</li> <li>Engineering - Ability to read and interpret staking sheets and other source documents.</li> <li>Internal &amp; External Customer Service- Anticipates and meets the needs of both employees and external customers. Delivers high quality service and is committed to continuous improvement.</li> <li>Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits accurate judgment &amp; confidentiality; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Details and clarifies needs for basis of decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.</li> <li>Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.</li> <li>Planning/Organizing - Plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Sets context for work; Develops action plans with continuity.</li> <li>Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and within budget; Manages project team activities.</li> <li>Safety- Provides or observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.</li> <li>Team Builder - Balances team and individual responsibilities ; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit and synergy; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.</li> </ul>