Distribution Supervisor ED

PSEG.com; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG seeks a first-level supervisor in the Electric Division (PSE&G) to lead vegetation management for transmission and distribution. You may work at an alternate location during storm/restoration and report to a supervisor as needed.

As a supervisor, you will coach teams, ensure safety, oversee construction vegetation activities, and participate in emergency response. The role requires ISA credentials, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and proficiency with Excel, Ariba, Outlook and SAP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in vegetation line clearance.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental compliance requirements.
• Safety sensitive position. DOT testing required.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Utility Specialist credentials required.
• Advanced arboriculture education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Vegetation Management–related construction in transmission and distribution facilities.
• Assist in emergency restoration efforts and coordinate vendor resources.
• Train and develop personnel; promote safety principles.
• Assign and direct work to achieve efficient results; handle call-out assignments.
• May be required to work outside normal hours and offshore duties.

Skills

Driver's license

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Utility Specialist

Excel

Ariba

Outlook

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Utility Specialist

Advanced Arboriculture Education

Tools

Excel

Ariba

Outlook

SAP

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Location: South Plainfield, NJ, US, 07080

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 84340

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• parental leave
• family leave programs
• behavioral health programs
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.

This is a first level supervisory position in the Electric Division. This is a PSE&G position and as such may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work schedule during storm/outage restoration efforts. Reporting to an alternate work location may also be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve the desired results of the Electric Transmission and Distribution Organization (Vegetation Management) utilizing PSEG values and tools, sound management practices and skills, as well as a total commitment to teamwork.
• Assist requesting divisions in emergency restoration efforts during “routine”, minor and major events. Oversee the activities of Vegetation Management associates (PSE&G and Vendor Resources) to ensure safe and efficient vegetation related activities outside plant facilities.
• Supervise the vegetation management aspects of construction of outside plant electric transmission and distribution facilities.
• Assist in the training and development of personnel. Promote safety principles.
• Counsel associates, as required. Assign and direct work to accomplish the desired results in ashame, efficient, and expeditious manner.
• Accept call out assignments.
• Must be willing to respond outside of normal hours.
• Ability to layout/supervise the work offshore.
• Ability to train/instruct personnel in work practices and use of tools and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable portions of Company/Union agreement.
• Must exhibit ability to recognize unusual conditions and take corrective action.
• As an employee of PSE&G, during storm/outage restoration efforts, may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and the regular work schedule.May also be required to work in an alternate location.

Job Specific Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance and oversight of Distribution and/or Transmission vegetation line clearance activities.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental compliance requirements.
• Safety sensitive position. D.O.T. testing required.
• Because the job requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must have a valid U. S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have ISA Certified Arborist & ISA Utility Specialist.
• Must obtain an acceptable score on the First Line Supervisor's Test (FLST) unless presently an internal employee and directly supervising (i.e., responsible for performance review) union, operating department/represented associates for a minimum of 12 continuous months. For those who have previously taken and received an acceptable score on the FLST but who are not presently and directly supervising represented associates, test results will be valid for a maximum period of two years from the date the test was taken. Acceptable test results exceeding the two-year period (for those applicants not presently and directly supervising represented associates) cannot be used in bidding on or applying for a first line supervisory position for which the test was validated.
• Advanced education involving Arboriculture and/or related experience.
• Practicable knowledgeable regarding individual plant species and growth rates
• Well versed with Excel, Ariba, Outlook and SAP
• Ability to embrace and utilize evolving industry technologies

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email [e-mail].

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [e-mail]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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