Electric Operations Supervisor

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking an Electric Operations Supervisor to lead field activities with a strong focus on safety, budgeting, and customer service. The role is hybrid in Fernandina Beach, FL, with relocation support up to $10,000.

You will supervise efforts across safety, operations, budgeting, and interdepartmental collaboration while ensuring compliance with union contracts and company policy. A Driver's license and proactive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's in Engineering/Technical field preferred.
• Five years of related experience required; electric distribution or supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required; strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Set safety expectations and promote safe work methods for field activities.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasts and financial models for the business unit.
• Ensure adherence to local union contracts and resolve grievances promptly.
• Prepare and approve time, expenses, materials and records per guidelines.
• Develop relationships with other electric utilities, agencies and vendors.
• Maintain safe work environment and positive morale among staff.
• Demonstrate customer-first attitude and resolve customer issues quickly.
• Represent the company in community activities; ensure construction readiness of job packages.
• Maintain fleet vehicles and ensure inspections/certifications are up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Electric Operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-directed

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Electric Operations Supervisor

Hybrid - Fernandina Beach, FL

Relocation Offered: Up to $10,000

Your role in our success will be...

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

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