Distribution Field Coordinator — Safety & Execution Lead

Entergy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Field Coordinator - Distribution to lead safe, high‑quality execution of distribution construction, maintenance, restoration, and switching activities across field crews, with emphasis on hazard anticipation and pre‑job documentation.

The role collaborates with DOC, dispatch, and supply chain, providing technical coaching, planning reviews, and post‑job evaluations to strengthen readiness and ensure compliant, efficient operations in a high‑stakes utility environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required of the position
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & High‑Risk Planning - Anticipates and identifies hazards in distribution work before execution; determines when EWP/DWP is required; embeds Life Critical Rules, grounding, clearances, and Safe Work Practices into all pre‑job documentation; and ensures safety controls and equipment are in place before crews mobilize.
• Standards Compliance, Quality Control & Work Package Validation - Ensures distribution jobs align with construction and maintenance standards; performs pre‑construction reviews, site assessments, and material verification; and uses structured QA/QC to eliminate discrepancies before field execution.
• System Operations Support, Switching Readiness & Outage Planning - Prepares and validates switching packages, isolation points, and outage steps for distribution work; coordinates with DOC to ensure safe sequencing; and applies knowledge of DACT/OMS to support restoration readiness for routine and emergent events.
• Execution Readiness & Work Enablement - Confirms distribution jobs are fully ready by validating access, environmental needs, permits, logistics, equipment staging, and material availability; resolves constraints early and coordinates across Construction, Dispatch, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth field execution.
• Technical Coaching, Troubleshooting & Field Support - Enhances crew success by clarifying job expectations, preparing accurate and actionable work plans, resolving planning‑phase challenges, participating in post‑job reviews, and intervening early when documentation or work‑practice gaps could compromise safety or quality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Field Coordinator - Distribution to lead safe, high‑quality execution of distribution construction, maintenance, restoration, and switching activities across field crews, with emphasis on hazard anticipation and pre‑job documentation.

The role collaborates with DOC, dispatch, and supply chain, providing technical coaching, planning reviews, and post‑job evaluations to strengthen readiness and ensure compliant, efficient operations in a high‑stakes utility environment.