Electric Operations Supervisor

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Florida; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental and life insurance

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking an Electric Operations Supervisor for the Fernandina Beach, FL area. The role leads safety-first field operations in construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration of electric distribution and transmission systems.

Collaboration across departments ensures reliable customer service and strong safety practices. The position emphasizes budget participation, union relations, and performance of field duties with a customer-first mindset, while

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Engineering background preferred for technical understanding.
• Valid driver’s license and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sets safety expectations with employees and resolves safety concerns promptly.
• Assists in budgeting, forecasts, and financial models for the unit.
• Ensures union contracts are adhered to and resolves grievances timely.
• Prepares and approves time, expenses, and materials records per guidelines.
• Develops relationships with other electric utilities, agencies and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Budgeting

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Electric Operations Supervisor

Hybrid - Fernandina Beach, FL

Your role in our success will be...

The Electric Operations Supervisor provides leadership to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient completion of work relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency restoration of the electric distribution and transmission systems. Ensures effective coordination among and between individuals and departments in the district/division. Actively promotes and enforces a safety-first work environment and positive safety culture motivating employees to deliver the best possible customer experience.

What you'll be working on...

• Sets safety expectations with employees resolving safety issues/concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. Communicates safety lessons learned and promotes continuous learning of safe work methods, practices, and procedures. Accountable for the safe execution of field activities.
• Assists in the preparation of the business unit's budgets, forecasts and financial models
• Ensures local union contracts and agreements are adhered to and works with managers and employees to resolve any grievance or concern in a timely manner. Works with managers and employees to resolve grievances and concerns in a timely manner
• Prepares, reviews, and approves time, expense, materials, and other company records in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines
• Develops relationships with other electric utility companies, agencies, associations and vendors necessary to contribute to the success of the business unit
• Ensures a safe work environment for all employees and maintains good employee morale and relations with both union and non-union personnel
• Demonstrates and role models a customer-first attitude seeking to quickly resolve customer issues by collaborating with employees and other departments
• Promotes positive company recognition in the community by participating in city, county, community and civic activities within the business unit
• Ensures job packages are construction ready, and the material availability is adequate to meet the construction schedule
• Maintains fleet vehicles and ensures inspections and certifications are current
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Manager, Electric Operations
• Performs civic or charitable volunteer activities.

Who you are:

• High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree in Technical Field preferred (Engineering)
• Five (5) years of related experience is required. Previous experience in electric distribution is preferred. Previous experience in a supervisory role is also preferred.
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have effective communication skills both, oral and written.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self-directed.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• The ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and more
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a job may email [e-mail].

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