Electrical Field Supervisor - Storm Restoration

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities Corp. is seeking a Location Supervisor to oversee high‑level electrical work across regional facilities.

You will supervise crews, ensure safe practices and drive reliability in service restoration efforts, with a focus on cost-effective operation and compliance with company policies. The role requires a engineering-minded leader with a track record in transmission and distribution environments, and a valid CDL with safe driving history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year electrical or mechanical operations and maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of energized and deenergized facilities; switching and tagging procedures; training, clearances and working space requirements.
• Valid PA Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3-5 years’ journeyman experience or 10 years’ experience in transmission/distribution facilities.
• Basic electric theory, trouble analysis, print reading and moderate computer skills.
• Knowledge of safety rules, energy control process, company policies and labor agreement.
• Supervisory experience with leadership and teamwork, communication skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, installation, modification and repair of electrical facilities.
• Respond to storm restoration efforts and lead crews.
• Coordinate with designers to develop buildable designs within approved hours.
• Apply safe work practices and develop safety awareness among subordinates.
• Develop employees by leading, training, coaching and counseling.
• Control costs through efficient use of personnel, equipment and materials.
• Train and enforce safety rules and follow energy control processes.
• Coordinate outages and switching with system operators and dispatch.
• Complete administrative processes such as reviews, labor agreements and reporting.
• Review with engineering staff to plan pre-job activities and approvals.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

PPL Electric Utilities Corp. is seeking a Location Supervisor to oversee high‑level electrical work across regional facilities.

You will supervise crews, ensure safe practices and drive reliability in service restoration efforts, with a focus on cost-effective operation and compliance with company policies. The role requires a engineering-minded leader with a track record in transmission and distribution environments, and a valid CDL with safe driving history.