Electric Operations Supervisor

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus

Career growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking an Electric Operations Supervisor for our Fernandina Beach, FL area. The role provides leadership for construction, operation, maintenance and emergency restoration of electric distribution and transmission systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred) and at least five years of related experience, including supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Ability to motivate, develop and direct people.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sets safety expectations and resolves safety issues in a timely manner.
• Assists in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Ensures adherence to local union contracts and resolves grievances promptly.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves time, expenses, and materials records.
• Develops relationships with other electric utilities, agencies, and vendors.
• Maintains a safe work environment and positive morale among staff (union and non-union).
• Models a customer-first attitude to resolve issues collaboratively.
• Promotes company recognition in the community through activities and events.
• Ensures job packages are construction-ready and materials meet schedules.
• Maintains fleet vehicles and ensures inspections and certifications are current.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Electric Operations.
• Engages in civic or charitable volunteer activities.

Skills

Communication

Self-directed

Initiative

Customer-focus

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Electric Operations Supervisor

Hybrid - Fernandina Beach, FL

Relocation Offered: Up to $10,000

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 position may email [e-mail].

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