Field Operations Lead: Utility Vegetation & Contracts

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Operations Coordinator for the Vegetation Management group in New Orleans to schedule, monitor, and manage contracted crews, budgets, and safety compliance. You will collaborate with Engineering and Line Department for planning, develop yearly maintenance plans, oversee contractor invoices, and ensure responsiveness to customer vegetation issues while upholding Entergy safety rules.

This role requires after-hours availability and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field or 5+ years utility vegetation management experience.
• Proven safe work and driving record.
• Ability to work after hours and participate in storm restoration if needed.
• Experience in contract management including oversight of multiple teams and bidding procedures.
• Good PC skills with Microsoft tools and corporate applications.
• Strong organizational and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, and monitor work of contract vegetation crews to Entergy maintenance and safety specs.
• Plan with Engineering and Line Department for new construction.
• Develop and implement yearly maintenance plans for assigned areas.
• Perform field and accounting audits of contractor invoices; ensure billing accuracy.
• Manage annual trimming budget for assigned areas.
• Oversee contract projects, bidding procedures, and analysis with minimal supervision.
• Monitor reliability and implement improvement plans in assigned areas.
• Coordinate crews during emergency restoration and outages.
• Maintain strong customer service with internal and external customers.
• Communicate project plans and status to internal customers; participate in external communications.
• Promote safety leadership and adhere to Entergy safety rules.

Job description

Entergy is seeking an Operations Coordinator for the Vegetation Management group in New Orleans to schedule, monitor, and manage contracted crews, budgets, and safety compliance. You will collaborate with Engineering and Line Department for planning, develop yearly maintenance plans, oversee contractor invoices, and ensure responsiveness to customer vegetation issues while upholding Entergy safety rules.

This role requires after-hours availability and travel up to 25%.