Electric Distribution Foreman – Lead Field Supervisor (MS)

Entergy; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking candidates for potential future openings in Mississippi to supervise and coordinate overhead and underground distribution work. You will lead line crews, maintain safety standards, and ensure timely problem resolution for customers across multiple locations in the Entergy service area.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and extensive line experience. A Class A CDL is required; travel may be 50% to 75%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of line experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Self motivated and dependable team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for company equipment and safeguard assets.
• Desirable: lead/problem-solve teams and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
• Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with Company Safety Rules.
• Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Manage all SO/SR/WRs in DIS/DSS.
• Organize work and manage multiple tasks and inputs simultaneously.
• Collaborate with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
• Direct construction/repair crews safely and restore electric systems efficiently.
• Assist in Network operations, storm restorations, and operation of AM/FM and directing of contract crews.
• Motivate and influence a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Decision making

Multitasking

Team player

Work under pressure

Hazard recognition

Safety adherence

Equipment care

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

8 years line experience or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Entergy is seeking candidates for potential future openings in Mississippi to supervise and coordinate overhead and underground distribution work. You will lead line crews, maintain safety standards, and ensure timely problem resolution for customers across multiple locations in the Entergy service area.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and extensive line experience. A Class A CDL is required; travel may be 50% to 75%.